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    February - Stevedore Injured by Twistlock

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    A stevedore was injured when an automatic twistlock released unexpectedly as a container was being lowered into the cargo hold of a container vessel during loading operations. The stevedore had been standing underneath the container and was struck by the twistlock, receiving a concussion and head injury. It is unknown why the twistlock released. The incident highlights the importance of never standing under raised or lowered loads and could have been much worse if the container had dropped further. Discussing the incident provides an opportunity to review vessel safety procedures and risk assessments regarding cargo operations and contractor work to help prevent similar accidents.

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    February - Stevedore Injured by Twistlock

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    A stevedore was injured when an automatic twistlock released unexpectedly as a container was being lowered into the cargo hold of a container vessel during loading operations. The stevedore had been standing underneath the container and was struck by the twistlock, receiving a concussion and head injury. It is unknown why the twistlock released. The incident highlights the importance of never standing under raised or lowered loads and could have been much worse if the container had dropped further. Discussing the incident provides an opportunity to review vessel safety procedures and risk assessments regarding cargo operations and contractor work to help prevent similar accidents.

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    A stevedore was injured when an automatic twistlock released unexpectedly as a container was being lowered into the cargo hold of a container vessel during loading operations. The stevedore had been standing underneath the container and was struck by the twistlock, receiving a concussion and head injury. It is unknown why the twistlock released. The incident highlights the importance of never standing under raised or lowered loads and could have been much worse if the container had dropped further. Discussing the incident provides an opportunity to review vessel safety procedures and risk assessments regarding cargo operations and contractor work to help prevent similar accidents.

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    February - Stevedore Injured by Twistlock

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    A stevedore was injured when an automatic twistlock released unexpectedly as a container was being lowered into the cargo hold of a container vessel during loading operations. The stevedore had been standing underneath the container and was struck by the twistlock, receiving a concussion and head injury. It is unknown why the twistlock released. The incident highlights the importance of never standing under raised or lowered loads and could have been much worse if the container had dropped further. Discussing the incident provides an opportunity to review vessel safety procedures and risk assessments regarding cargo operations and contractor work to help prevent similar accidents.

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    MONTHLY SAFETY

    SCENARIO

    FEBRUARY 2022

    Stevedore
    injured by twistlock
    A container vessel had been at anchor for a week waiting Stevedores were working shoreside and attached the
    for its berth. When the berth was free the vessel berthed automatic twistlocks to the container’s corners before
    starboard side alongside. The cargo operation began as the gantry crane lifted them into position on the vessel.
    soon as the vessel was cleared. The crane operator adjusted the alignment before putting
    down the container on the container below.
    It was early morning just before dawn with clear skies
    and light winds. The Chief Officer was in the cargo There were several stevedores on board the vessel securing
    office going through the stowage plan. The stevedore containers with lashing bars and ensuring the manual
    supervisor entered and handed him the loading plan twistlocks were locked where they were used. It was very
    which they briefly discussed. The supervisor said they busy, and the stevedores were moving all over the deck.
    would try to work as quickly as possible as there were The officers and ABs tried to monitor what was happening,
    a lot of vessels waiting to berth. Three gantry cranes assist where needed, and help replace faulty equipment.
    were planned for the cargo operation. The Chief Officer
    provided the supervisor with the lashing plan. The following evening the Second Officer was on deck
    monitoring the containers being loaded into cargo hold
    The Chief Officer was not on his regular four-eight watch 3. He could see the stevedores standing on a container
    but was trying to be available during the entire cargo in the cargo hold and they seemed to be underneath
    operation. The Second and Third Officers were on six on the container which was being lowered into the
    six off watches when in port to assist and monitor the hold. He then heard a scream and one of the
    stevedores and make sure any issues were cleared, and stevedores was waving and shouting on
    that the containers were secured correctly and loaded the radio to stop the operation while
    as per the loading plan. Three ABs also assisted in the another stevedore was lying on top of
    cargo operation while one AB was on ISPS (International a container. The lowered container
    Ship and Port Facility) duty on the gangway. was already in position, but the

    The Swedish Club: Monthly Safety Scenario | February 2022 1


    crane operator stopped, and the Second Officer climbed 3. How could this accident have been prevented?
    down into the hold and saw one of the stevedores lying 4. Do we have a risk assessment for this kind of job?
    unconscious with blood on his head and his cracked
    helmet lying beside him. There was also a twistlock lying 5. If we do, could this risk assessment be improved?
    close to the helmet. 6. What are our procedures when we see stevedores
    or contractors working unsafely?
    The Second Officer called the Chief Officer on the radio
    and informed him that a stevedore had been injured and 7. How should we approach a person working
    medical assistance was required. The injured stevedore unsafely?
    was only briefly unconscious. The uninjured stevedore
    called the terminal’s own emergency response team
    8. Are all the relevant crew trained in how to act in a
    which arrived in ten minutes and gave the stevedore situation like this?
    first aid while waiting for an ambulance. The ambulance 9. Would a toolbox meeting with the stevedores have
    arrived shortly afterwards, and the stevedore was taken
    to hospital. He had concussion and a scar on his head improved the situation?
    but was not seriously injured. 10. Is there any kind of training that we should do that
    addresses these issues?
    It is unknown why the automatic twistlock released itself.
    This again highlights the importance of never standing close 11. What sections of our SMS would have been
    to objects being lifted or lowered. This could have been much breached if any?
    worse if, for example the container had dropped.
    12. Does our SMS address these risks?
    Questions 13. How could we improve our SMS to address these
    issues?
    When discussing this case please consider that the 14. What do you think was the root cause of this
    actions taken at the time made sense for all involved. Do
    accident?
    not only judge but also ask why you think these actions
    were taken and could this happen on your vessel?

    1. What were the immediate causes of this accident?


    2. Is there a risk that this kind of accident could
    happen on our vessel?

    The Swedish Club: Monthly Safety Scenario | February 2022 2

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