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Brazil: diver permanently disabled after decompression illness
Conviction of diving company upheld as work accident suffered by a diver who lost strength in his upper limbs and the ability to move, requiring permanent use of a wheelchair.
IMCA SF 14/25
14 August 2025
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Diver reports unwell post-dive: non-decompression illness
A diver experienced a dizzy spell about one hour after completing a diving operation
IMCA SF 14/25
14 August 2025
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Shore-side crane boom collides with vessel mast
During shipyard lifting operations, the boom of a dock crane made contact with the vessel mast.
IMCA SF 14/25
14 August 2025
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Injury sustained while operating steel lifting magnet
While preparing to transfer steel plates using a steel lifting magnet, a crew person was injured.
IMCA SF 14/25
14 August 2025
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Head Injury in Engine Room
A Chief Engineer sustained a head laceration injury.
IMCA SF 14/25
14 August 2025
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