Safety Flash
High potential dropped object - cradle falls from trailer
High potential dropped object - cradle falls from trailer
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/26
- Dropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Lifting planOperational supervisionPositive retention and reliable securingSafety communication
Summary
Two cradle inserts fell from a trailer before lifting rigging was fully tensioned, with four personnel nearby but no injuries or equipment damage. The flash identifies unstable upright storage, premature removal of securing straps, deficient lift documentation and communication, and conflicting banksman duties. Lessons address lift planning and understanding load geometry.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
A large “cradle insert” weighing many tonnes fell off a trailer during a lifting operation.
IMCA SF 01/26. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.