Safety Alert

Number: 24-01 Published: 19/03/2024

Subject: Hand Injury After Tubular Cargo Shifted
What Happened / Narrative

During a deck cargo operation in port, the duty AB adjusted a bedding rope to clear the deck for the next lift. As he tried to
stow the rope one of the upper pipes slid down and trapped his right hand. The IP couldn't manage to free his hand by
himself. Stevedores immediately assisted by asking the crane to raise the lift. The AB was in full PPE and was wearing impact
gloves.

Why Did it Happen / Cause

The IP did not anticipate the movement of the tubulars as they settled and put his hand in the line of fire unnecessarily.

Corrective Actions Taken / Recommendations

The use of Impact gloves, the first aid treatment applied and subsequent treatment at A&E reduced the severity of the injury
significantly. IP was able to return to work on restricted duties.
Settling of tubular cargo is a known hazard within the industry.
A safety flash was issued to the vessel owners fleet to notify them of the incident, followed up by information on the
“Movement of Bundled Tubulars” and “Deck Pipe pins”.

Photographs / Supporting Information

Additional information on the safe handling

of Tubular Cargoes can be found at GOMO
Chapter 9 and Appendix 9-B.
https://www.g-omo.info/

n.b. This chapter is scheduled for review and

any feedback or suggestions should be sent
via the link on the GOMO website.

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