Alerts & Learnings Grease Gun Hand Injury During routine greasing of a tensioner unit using an electrically powered battery grease gun, the hose burst and grease punctured the Injured Persons (IP) hand. The crew member was wearing full PPE and performing the task in accordance with safety procedures that were in place at the time. As the crew member attempted to remove the greasing hose from the greasing point, the hose burst on his right hand. The high-pressured grease passed through the damaged hose causing a penetration through his glove, leading to a small open wound on his skin. The IP immediately attempted to remove as much grease as possible from the wound and proceeded directly to the onboard medic for evaluation and treatment. Upon consultation between Medic and Captain and review of COSHH Assessment / MSDS it was decided to sail back to port for medical attention at local hospital. To view this safety alert published by the Marine Safety Forum in full, click the 'Download Alert' button above. Download Alert Rate this Alert Your Rating Average Rating Share: Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with Email
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