Investigation Report
Crane Stinger Failed During Transfer of Abandonment Tools
03-13-2024 2010 G04232 SS 189 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Lifting accessoriesWire rope
- Job safety analysisPermit to workPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
A crane stinger failed while transferring a basket of abandonment tools from a workboat to Enterprise 264, damaging structures above the living quarters without injury. BSEE identified corrosion within the socket and inadequate inspection, including checklists, permits and job safety analyses that omitted specific stinger checks.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.