Case of personal injury reported while working in the engine room.

1. Incident Summary

An Indian second engineer was injured while clearing a clogged drain pipe of the main engine under piston space. The officer sustained burn injuries on the head and face due to the impact of hot oil that oozed out with force.

2. Lessons Learnt

• i. Carry out proper risk assessment before undertaking such operations.
• ii. Use appropriate and adequate protective equipment when handling high pressure and high temperature operations.
• iii. Cover the drain collection drum as a temporary measure to prevent oil/sludge splashing.