Fatality: Worker crushed by engine piston assembly
The Workplace Safety and Health Council of Singapore has published the following safety flash regarding an incident in which a worker was fatally crushed by a piston assembly within the engine room of a marine vessel docked at a shipyard. The accident occurred during engine overhaul works. During the installation of the piston assembly, a worker entered the crank case to carry out alignment work. While doing so, the piston assembly suddenly fell, crushing the worker who was positioned directly beneath the assembly. He was immediately extricated by fellow workers and sent to the nearest hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about two hours later.
Members may wish to refer to the following similar incident (key words: crush, fatality):
Safety Event
Published: 5 February 2015
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IMCA SF 02/15
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