Flight Crew Last 90 Days 160; Flight Crew Total 11000; Flight Crew Type 8400
Other / Unknown; Situational Awareness
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Procedure; Human Factors
On pushback we were cleared to start both engines. As second engine was starting; we suddenly got a 'fwd cargo door open' warning. Captain queried the tug driver and was told; 'They just need to throw on another bag.' Captain told them the Number 2 engine was turning. By the time the engine stabilized; the door was closing. This could easily have resulted in either serious personal injury or damage to the aircraft engine. Truly a first time experience for me.
A320 First Officer reports the forward cargo door opening while the engine on that side is being started. The ground crew is queried and the crew informed that a late bag is being loaded.