Investigation Report
Hydraulic Chain Jack Dropped During Reinstallation on Offshore Platform
10-21-2023 1304 G19925 MC 127 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Job safety analysisLifting plan
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a hydraulic chain jack dropped during reinstallation on the Horn Mountain offshore platform. Nylon choker slings cut against a sharp cylinder edge, damaging two cargo baskets without injuries. Findings examine sling positioning, unrepaired lifting pad-eyes and omitted hazards in the job safety analysis, emphasising manufacturer-recommended lifting arrangements.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.