Serious Hand Injury During Routine Capstan Maintenance Task.A crew member sustained a serious hand injury during routine maintenance of a capstan.
The incident occurred while the crew member and an officer were greasing the unit. The greasing point was located on the underside of the capstan, requiring the crew member to work in a restricted position.
After the crew member signaled the officer to engage the capstan, the rotating motion caused the crew member’s hand to become trapped between a wire clamp beneath the capstan and the deck. The injury required medical assistance, and the crew member was transported ashore for hospital treatment, #IMCA #Safety #Incident #Capstan #Deck