Investigation Report
Flat-Iron Plates Lost Overboard During Vessel-to-Platform Lift
12-09-2006 10:15 G02115 EI/330 Equipment Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objects
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingLifting planOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
An MMS investigation examines the loss overboard of fifteen flat-iron plates during a vessel-to-platform lift. The shifting load slid through and cut nylon slings. Findings address unsuitable slings, single-wrap rigging and apparent training and communication deficiencies. Recommendations cover qualified personnel, verified experience, communication and planning of unusual lifts.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.