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Hand Rail Failure
Date of Incident: 28 June 2019
Description:
While maintenance was being undertaken on an operating control valve handle the Contractor leaned on nearby handrail causing a heavily corroded retaining bolt to break free and release 1 of the 3 anchored points of handrail. This resulted in the handrail flexing out from platform.
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