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2024 Second Alert LTI#09 fell from truck while descending
On 05th July 2024 at 1500hrs, a 3rd party driver completed offloading liquids at Rig-45, he stopped the tanker outside the location and while exiting the truck cabin to sign out from rig and collect his H2S card. The driver lost his balance at the last step of truck cabin while rotating his body to face forward. He tried to break his fall by using his outstretched right hand. Soon after, he felt pain and swelling in his right-hand wrist. He was transferred to rig medic and first aid given. The driver was sent to Fahud PDO clinic for first diagnoses and then was sent to Muscat for treatment. The X-ray revealed right hand was fractured.
The importance of positioning the human body correctly while descending from the truck cabin. Using three points of contact while climbing and descending from trucks. Assessing the hazard and risks from normalizing routine activities. Always ensure to use three points of contact while climbing and descending from trucks.
Improper body position while descending the truck cabin. Losing the three points of contact prior landing on the ground. Over-familiarity of previously using an unsafe exit method without incident. Being distracted with collecting his H2S Card and losing his situational awareness. Unclear sign In/Out process from location.
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