A US Marine firing a 60mm mortar In March 2013 seven US Marines were killed when a Marine double-loaded a 60mm mortar on a training exercise. Eight other Marines were injured by the explosion.
The investigation concluded that several common 'human factors' led to the accident:
Fortunately, in industry the outcome of human error is rarely this significant. For details on how we can help identify and manage human factor risks in industry, see our consultancy pages.
The investigation concluded that several common 'human factors' led to the accident:
- inadequate training and preparation;
- communication (firing commands);
- procedures;
- supervision, and;
- task workload.
Fortunately, in industry the outcome of human error is rarely this significant. For details on how we can help identify and manage human factor risks in industry, see our consultancy pages.
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