webfact Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 One worker died and five others were injured when the net in which they were being lifted off a coal freighter onto the dockside by crane on Si Racha Island, in Thailand’s eastern province of Chon Buri, snapped yesterday evening. Port officials said that the net was about 20 metres above the freighter when it failed, sending all six workers falling onto the deck of the vessel. The injured workers were rushed to three hospitals in Si Racha district, but one was pronounced dead upon arrival. The five others are being treated for impact injuries. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/one-worker-dies-five-injured-when-coal-crane-net-snaps/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-08-06 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 52 minutes ago, webfact said: Port officials said that the net was about 20 metres above the freighter when it failed, sending all six workers falling onto the deck of the vessel. Just in case you didn't get the message, Safety regulations are made for a reason - Once again Thailand fail on their safety ............... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I guess, walking off the ship the normal way was totally out of the question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 The string snapped.... but seriously when was the last time it was checked . if ever, RIP the guy who died , hope those injured have a fast recovery regards Worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 It had probably been happening for years with incident. Then, one day... It reminds me when I took an job as an office johnny in Sydney at age 19. I was on the 12th floor and looked out the window to see a rigger riding on a steel beam, one hand on the cable and no safety harness. I came from a country town and this was a shock but even then I understood this to be highly dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Woof999 Posted August 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted August 6, 2022 "Officials said that wind was strong at the time of the accident and the net might have given way because it could not hold the weight." This one must have graduated top of the class. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 3 hours ago, Woof999 said: "Officials said that wind was strong at the time of the accident and the net might have given way because it could not hold the weight." This one must have graduated top of the class. Thank God it didn't have wheels ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Geoffggi said: Once again Thailand fail on their safety . Yes indeed, and as I have said on several occasions "Safe and Trusted Thailand" (TAT)!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 10 hours ago, webfact said: when the net in which they were being lifted off a coal freighter onto the dockside by crane ................. snapped yesterday evening. Unbelievable!! no gangplanks or ladders etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Personnel transfer basket failed looks like. Transferring by personnel basket is common offshore in the Gulf of Thailand. In the Uk they use rigid personnel transfer devices, and the net type are banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Let's hope the 12 FlipFlops are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 21 hours ago, webfact said: Port officials said that the net was about 20 metres above the freighter when it failed, sending all six workers falling onto the deck of the vessel. Safe trusted Thailand.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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