1. INCIDENT:
On 23rd July 2010 at about 7.40 AM, Birba (Transport subcontractor of SGEE) HD driver
was descending down from the prime mover cabin after completing the inspection of
the prime mover when, he slipped from the second step of the prime mover cabin steps
and had a heavy fall on his left shoulder that resulted in sustained a fracture to the
midshaft (left) humerus “U” slab (main bone in between the left shoulder and elbow)
CAUSES:
Lack of attention and due care while performing a routine task (getting down from the prime mover using originally provided 3 steps)
LEARNINGS:
Accidents can happen while performing most routine tasks.
Recommended Actions:
Discuss this alert in toolbox talks and HSE meetings and
Distribute to all contractors
Post on HSE notice boards
Include in site HSE induction
Look at the steps and your footing carefully while descending from prime mover.
Contact MSE511 for further information or visit HSE website Reference: LTI No Alert No August 2010