Investigation Report
Crane Boom Damaged During Suction Hose Repositioning
02-17-2007 10:00 G03332 EI/337 Crane - H2S/15MIN./20PPM
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Mechanical failure
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPre-use checksSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines crane boom damage during repositioning of a suction hose on Eugene Island Block 337 platform A. The operator overrode the boom stop and continued raising the boom, causing contact and bending. Recommendations address supervisory approval, crane familiarity, communication, pre-use inspection and avoiding high-angle lifts.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.