30 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Port Adelaide News
Location
Port Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1915
Page
1
A fatal accident at No 1 Quay involved the s s Dorset unloading 1500 tons of Adelaide cargo. A derrick failed, two men died instantly or soon after, and a coroner’s inquest was held with witnesses detailing gear inspection and weight concerns.
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Foreman John A Nilson testified a reel of wire was moved along the wharf using a winch to aid turning it. The derrick failed and a heavy part fell among six workers, killing one man and injuring another as the gear shifted between the wharf and the ship under orders from Nilson and Captain Langford.
Coroner reports one death from a derrick breaking while handling a coil. Witnesses discuss weight limits, ship gear, and possible oversight as the captain and engineer dispute causes. The casualty stemmed from a part of the ship's gear failing under load estimated around seven to twelve tons, with questions about safety margins and proper operation unresolved.
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