1. Falling From Height – Broken Arm
HSE LEARNINGS
INCIDENT:
The mechanic was attending a breakdown to 50 Ton
Crane. After filling the water in the supplementary tank
connected to the radiator, he was coming down from the
crane platform when he slipped. He lost his balance due
to wet surface and his foot got entangled in the brackets
provided for water flask. He fell from a height of 1.4 mtrs
landing on his left forearm causing multiple fractures to it.
Root Causes:
Lack of due care and attention
Inadequate supervision
LEARNINGS:
Dynamic risk assessment and subsequent control
measures.
Key Learning:
Always pay attention to footing, while working at height.
Falling From Height – Broken Arm
Use this Alert: Discuss in Tool Box Talks and HSE Meetings  Distribute to contractors  Post on HSE Notice Boards  Include in site HSE Induction
Contact: MSE511 for further information or visit the HSE Website Alert No 55 LTI # May, 2011