B767-300 and 300 ER
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown; Situational Awareness; Distraction; Confusion; Training / Qualification
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Equipment / Tooling; Human Factors; Company Policy
Aircraft X in ZZZ had a near incident with ground personnel trying to retrieve a loose empty cargo dolly rolling towards #2 engine while it was powered running. No persons were injured nor did damage occur. Aircraft X pushed back from ZZZ Spot XX; delayed due to late cargo loading.Both engines on Aircraft X were started normally. During that time; [the] Push Back Coordinator yelled an unreadable voice message on the intercom. I quickly queried him what is going on. He stated; 'A cargo dolly is rolling towards your #2 engine.' I asked 'Is everything under control do you need me to shutdown #2 engine?' He said 'Yes; shut down #2 engine; someone is retrieving the cargo dolly.' I quickly shutdown #2 engine and FO (First Officer) looked out his right side window and saw the empty dolly spin and pulled away near #2 engine area but did not see the individual. We were surprised anyone would attempt such a dangerous act. I asked [the Push Back Coordinator] is anyone hurt and what just happened? He stated 'No one is hurt nor any damages occurred; someone just ran to get a rolling empty cargo dolly that was not secured and the area is clear to resume normal operations.' I confirmed with [the Push Back Coordinator] again; I looked outside with [the] FO; we considered it safe to restart #2 engine and we resumed normal operations to continue our flight. Myself and [the] FO did not see who the individual was nor did I see an empty cargo dolly due to my seating position. Only [the] FO saw a partial glimpse of the empty cargo dolly being pulled away. Everyone please be vigilant and review safety procedures.
B767 Captain reported encountering a loose cargo container near the #2 engine.