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2024_ LTI#07 Finger injury while scaling fish
On 2nd May 2024 at around 17:30 in camp, while cleaning the fish scales using a knife, one of the catering crew ( chapati maker cum butcher) got a minor cut on his left index finger. He was reported to camp clinic and the medic provided him first aid and sent him to Qarn Alam PAC clinic for further treatment. He was then referred to Badr Al Samaa hospital, Nizwa for further medical evaluation.
Always ensure that proper tools are available to execute the task and if not do not use improvised tools. Always ensure that people are aware of right tools and PPE required for the task. Always ensure that Chain gloves are used while working with sharp tools such as knives.
Knife was used to scale the fish instead of a proper fish scaler. Proper checks was not made to ensure that all the required tools were available to prepare the fish. Chain Gloves was not used by the Butcher while scaling the Fish with a knife

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