Safety Alert
Unstable Lifting Device Injures Crewman
Unstable Lifting Device Injures Crewman
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 12-30
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An alert describes an ankle fracture during cargo operations aboard a vessel. An approximately eight-metre I-shaped spreader beam was set on its lifting eyes against a loaded basket. After two seamen disconnected the slings, a slight starboard roll caused the beam to overturn onto one seaman’s left ankle.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The alert concerns an unstable lifting device injuring a crew member.
IADC Alert 12-30. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.