Investigation Report
Sling Failure During Water Abrasive Cutter Retrieval
08-10-2023 1735 G15050 WC 33 Required Evacuation, LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- DecommissioningLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Exclusion zonesFall preventionJob safety analysisStop-work authority
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a sling failure during retrieval of a water abrasive cutter from a platform caisson. A worker suffered head and neck injuries when the sling parted. Findings identify unaddressed dynamic loading during a wave surge, incomplete job safety analysis, failure to stop work and personnel proximity to the suspended load.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.