Investigation Report
Uncontrolled Crane Boom Movement During Tote-Tank Lifting
02-15-2006 14:00 G03171 PL/13 Crane Incident
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Human-centred designPressure reliefSafety communication
- Marine industryUpstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
An investigation examines uncontrolled crane boom movement during tote-tank lifting aboard the Superior Champion. It identifies adjustment beyond safe operating limits as the probable cause and discusses possible hydraulic-control problems, crane placement and an earlier event not reported to office staff. Recommendations address communication, pressure relief and engine kill-switch accessibility.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Human-centred design.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.