Investigation Report
Finger Trapped Between Sling D-Ring and Tank After Crane Landing
04-11-2013 19:30 G03733 MI 703 Required Evacuation RW/JT (>3 days) / Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsHand and finger injuries
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Job safety analysisOperational supervisionSafety communicationStop-work authority
Summary
An investigation describes a supervisor’s right index finger being trapped between a dropped sling D-ring and a tank after a crane load was landed. Findings address crane positioning, missing participation in job safety analysis, poor communication, supervision and absent gloves. Recommendations emphasise task analysis and stop-work authority.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.