Investigation Report
Crane Boom Damaged During Attempt to Raise Fixed I-Beam
02-25-2024 0930 G02280 SM 130 B Crane, Incident > $25K
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Job safety analysisStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigated crane-boom damage during an attempt to raise a fixed I-beam at South Marsh Island 130 B. Following unsuccessful come-along winch attempts, crane tension exceeded the load rating. Findings identify inadequate job safety analysis and failure to stop work. No injuries occurred; estimated repair costs were $400,000.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.