Finger injury working on tank cleaning machine

摘要

During routine maintenance of a fixed tank cleaning machine on a tanker, a crew member removed all the nuts on the base studs, lifted the drive unit slightly and inserted the end of an open spanner (wrench) between the base flange and the drive unit to examine the working parts visually through the narrow gap. During this operation, he had inadvertently placed his left middle finger near the wrench, under the base mounting of the drive unit. Suddenly, the spanner slipped out and the drive unit dropped on his finger, badly crushing it. The injured person was given immediate first aid and was off work for the next three days and received shore medical treatment at the next port.