Investigation Report
Crane Boom Cable Failed and Struck Flagman During Casing Cutting
01-06-2008 07:45 G03323 EC/220 Other Injury - Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionLine of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsWell abandonment
- CraneWire rope
- Functional testingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Investigation of a crane boom cable failure during well abandonment and casing cutting. A falling cable bruised a flagman’s left bicep. Findings address worn and rusted cable, a seized sheave, unreliable load indication, overloading and missing inspections. Recommendations cover defective equipment withdrawal, maintenance intervals and daily operational checks.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well abandonment; plug and abandonment; P&A.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
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.