Moving Big Rocks
Incident Date
2009-01-06
Incident Description
Whilst manhandling a large boulder up a scaffold shaft said boulder banged against a first stage causing an intense and unstoppable free-flow. Fortunately the diver was just below the surface but had this happened further into a system it would have been concerning.
Lessons Learned
Be careful when moving large boulders. Ensure that equipment is properly streamlined and protected as much as is feasible.
| Factors |
|
| Line Management |
Unknown |
| Gas Management |
Unknown |
| Equipment Management |
Unknown |
| Equipment Failure |
Unknown |
| Training |
Unknown |
| Medical |
Unknown |
| Planning |
Unknown |
| Procedural Error |
Major |
| Cave Environment |
Unknown |
| Weather |
Unknown |
| Other Factor |
Unknown |
