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Severe injuries following falling off a freight container
A truck driver slipped and fell from a container leading to severe injury.
IMCA SF 12/26
6 July 2026
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Worker got something in the eye – safety glasses slightly askew
A workers safety glasses were slightly offset (creating a small gap) which allowed a fragment of hot slag to get in his eye.
IMCA SF 12/26
6 July 2026
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Crew member injured during mooring operation
A crew member used their foot to slow down a running mooring rope, causing them to fall to the deck.
IMCA SF 12/26
6 July 2026
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Watertight doors left open
Watertight doors in the Engine Room and fire doors in the accommodation were observed open on several occasions during a management audit.
IMCA SF 12/26
6 July 2026
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Fire in tumble dryer
A fire was discovered within one of the vessel laundry dryers.
IMCA SF 12/26
6 July 2026
