Description of Incident
During cargo operations at an offshore installation a waste garbage compactor unit was being lowered to the deck of a Platform Supply Vessel (PSV).
During the lifting operation the door opened slightly, resulting in a small quantity of garbage being spilled onto the deck of the PSV.
Fortunately, the compactor was at deck level when the door opened. No injury or environmental impact occurred.
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