Investigation Report

Crane Damage During Produced Sand Transfer to Vessel

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

03-04-2012 19:00 00031 GI/22 Crane

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Summary

Investigation of crane damage during transfer of produced sand to Miss Darlene. Vessel drift while the load remained connected caused shock loading, side loading and overload. Communication failure may have contributed. Inspector recommendations address captain and rigger certification and vessel-crew involvement in the pre-lift job safety analysis.

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About This Record
Original title
03-04-2012 19:00 00031 GI/22 Crane
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Loss of Station Keeping
Activity
Cargo Transfer, Lifting Operations
Equipment
Crane, Wire Rope
Control
Competence and Training, Job Safety Analysis, Safety Communication
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
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