Safety Flash
Falling object – Failure of lifting appliance
Falling object – Failure of lifting appliance
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/06
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsEnvironmentLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsEnvironmental protectionHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingEmergency responseSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
An oil barrel fell and burst on a vessel’s deck after both lifting clamps released during shore-to-vessel loading. No injuries occurred and the spill was contained without oil entering the water. Investigators considered previous incorrect clamp mounting and resulting deformation the most likely cause. Subsequent toolbox meetings demonstrated correct clamp use.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Deformed barrel clamps released an oil-filled barrel during vessel loading, causing a contained deck spill.
IMCA SF 02/06. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, environment, lifting operations.