Container door closed - injuring hand

The task was for an individual to transfer materials between storage containers

The doors to the storage container were already open when the IP arrived to unload the materials

As the IP was exiting the container, they grabbed hold of the door frame and at this point , a gust of wind blew the door shut against the IP’s hand

The IP reported to the Medic and was medivac’d to the local hospital for further assessment. where it was confirmed there were no breaks or open wounds, only bruising

and slight swelling.

Findings:

• container door had not been secured in the open position

• A 20 second scan / Dynamic Risk Assessment could have identified the unsecured door

• A sudden change in weather condition was enough to blow the door shut