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Photos of Fatal Incident involving Hydra.
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INCIDENT DESCRIPTION : A 8 mtr casing was lifted by hydra with 2 very short taglines ... The operator was using Mobile Phone's Ear Phone and two other persons ( 1 Mechanic and 1 Rig Helper) also were travelling in the Hydra distracting the operator. The casing hit at right side front wheel once and started to turn (Slew) as it was a single leg wire rope sling. The helper (Victim) started to pull the heavy load and the wheel drove over his feet first, he fell just before the wheel losing balance and finally the Hydra drove over his back and Head. The incident happened quite away from the site where there is no other noise but still operator couldn't hear the victim'syell as he was using ear phone and it was too late when he stopped the Hydra.
Contributing Factors : 1. Operator was listening to Music from Mobile Ear Phone while operating.2. Two other persons were travelling in Hydra distracting the operator.3. Use of Hydra to lift & shift Long and heavy Loads.4. The tag line in the victim's side was less than 1 meter.5. Single leg Hitch was used to sling long loads.