Safety Alert
Safety Alert 304 - Boom Hoist Wire Rope Failure Results in Fatality
Safety Alert 304 - Boom Hoist Wire Rope Failure Results in Fatality
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 304
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- CorrosionDropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWire rope
- Job safety analysisLifting planPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
A crane boom collapsed during generator loading after its boom-hoist wire rope failed through advanced corrosion. A displaced bridle fatally struck a rigger. The alert discusses inspection and lubrication deficiencies, constrained lifting space and omitted emergency positioning considerations, recommending comprehensive rope examinations, proper lubrication and review of equipment and rigger positions.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
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: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
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.
Summary
The alert addresses fatal consequences of boom-hoist wire-rope failure.
BSEE Safety Alert 304. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.