Investigation Report
Crane Boom Cable Failed During Gang-Box Transfer from Field Boat
08-22-2008 09:26 EI/259 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWire rope
- Functional testing
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a crane boom cable failure during gang-box transfer from a field boat to Eugene Island 259 C production platform. The boom and load fell into the water, and cable fragments injured three contractors. The report identifies cable fatigue and unnecessary stress, discusses earlier inspection and pull testing, and makes no recommendations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.