Investigation Report
Crane Pad-Eye Failure During Casing Removal for Well Abandonment
10-23-2013 19:00 G01144 VR 226A Crane / Equipment Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsWell abandonment
- Crane
- Non-destructive testingOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a crane pad-eye failure during casing removal for well abandonment on VR-226A. Incorrect installation caused the attachment to pull from the boom; hoist equipment fell and remained suspended from the casing. The report also identifies inadequate inspections and earlier use of static rather than dynamic load limits. No injuries were reported.
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: Well abandonment; plug and abandonment; P&A.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.