CASE STUDY

W O R K P L A C E A C C I D E N T
 ACCIDENT AT MONTGOMERY
REGIONAL AIRPORT IN ALABAMA
KILLS A WORKER

W O R K P L A C E A C C I D E N T
 Accident at Montgomery
Regional Airport

Courtney Edwards carried an orange

safety cone when she set out to meet an
aircraft that had just pulled off the
runway at Montgomery Regional Airport
in Alabama. Moments later, the entire
aircraft shook violently.
 Types of Accident and Its
Causes

Caught Between — Edwards, a 34-

year-old mother of three, had been
pulled off her feet and sucked into
the airplane’s left engine after
coming too close to the turbine’s
powerful spinning blades. The ramp
worker died instantly.
 How the Company
Responded to the Accident

In June, the company, Piedmont

Airlines, a subsidiary of American
Airlines, was fined $15,625, the
maximum penalty for a severe
violation of OSHA’s safety
standards.
 01

Hazard Identification

● Not following the airline's instructions

●Not approaching the head of the airline if there is a problem
so that they will take care of it
 02

Risk Analysis

● This happens because of not following the precautions of the

airline
● The airline may be blamed for what happened to the passenger
 03

Risk Control

● Ensure that every corner of the plane has security so no one

can enter the harmful area
● Ensure that everyone is aware of the airline’s prohibitions
 RECOMMENDATIONS

01

Follow Airport Guidelines.

Adhere to airport rules and
regulations regarding restricted
areas and safety protocols.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

02
Listen to Crew Instructions. Pay
attention to and follow all
instructions provided by the
flight crew, especially during
take off and landing.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

03
Report Anomalies. If you observe
anything unusual during the
flight, promptly inform the flight
crew.
FALL FROM THE PILOT LADDER ON
THE BULK CARRIER ATLANTIC
PRINCESS

E M E R G E N C Y I N C I D E N T
 Fall from the pilot ladder on
the bulk carrier Atlantic
Princess

On 3 July 2013, a company representative

was boarding the bulk carrier Atlantic
Princess via the ship’s pilot ladder when he
fell and landed on the deck of the pilot
launch below. At the time, the ship was at
anchor off Whyalla, South Australia,
loading iron ore from an offshore
transshipment barge.
 Fall from the pilot ladder on
the bulk carrier Atlantic
Princess

The injured man was

provided with immediate
first aid and transported to
the local hospital. However,
he died later that day as a
result of his injuries.
 Types of Accident and Its
Causes

Fall to Below — The fact that he called

to the deck of the ship indicates that
he was having difficulty climbing the
pilot ladder. It is possible that the
exertion required to climb 7 m up the
vertical ladder exhausted him to the
point that he could no longer maintain
his grip. Finding by ATSB.
 Types of Accident and Its
Causes

The ATSB found that while Atlantic

Princess’s pilot ladder had been rigged
in accordance with the relevant
international requirements, no further
risk assessment was carried out for
the personnel transfer.
How the Company Responded to
the Emergency

The pilot launch operator’s

safety management system has
been audited and the company is
working to improve the system
and its implementation. The
company’s personnel transfer
procedures have also been
updated.
How the Company Responded to
the Emergency

The pilot launch operator’s

safety management system has
been audited and the company is
working to improve the system
and its implementation. The
company’s personnel transfer
procedures have also been
updated.
 01

Hazard Identification

● Not using proper footwear

● Access to the stairs is not checked before using
 02

Risk Analysis

● Not following the correct foot attire when climbing the stairs
● The next person who uses it may also have an accident on the
stairs
 03

Risk Control

● Ensure the safe access to the stairs

● Ensure that we use a proper footwear especially when you are
riding a boat or taking the stairs
 RECOMMENDATIONS

01

Remove hazards. Keep stairways

clear of obstacles, loose rugs, or
clutter that could contribute to a
fall.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

02

Wear appropriate footwear: Choose

shoes with non-slip soles and good
support, especially when using
stairs.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

03

Take your time. Rushing on stairs

increases the risk of accidents.
Take it slow and pay attention.
 RECOMMENDATIONS

04

Regular maintenance. Check

stairs for loose or damaged
steps, handrails, or any other
potential hazards.
THANK YOU