Safety Flash
Worker killed when struck by a load on a moving crane
Worker killed when struck by a load on a moving crane
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 02/16
- Competence and TrainingCrane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Line of fireRisk management
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
- Onshore facility
Summary
A foundry worker suffered fatal head injuries when a crucible suspended from an overhead crane swung forward after the crane stopped. The flash reports investigation findings of longstanding failures to review risk assessments and safe systems of work, absent crane-operator refresher training and inadequate training for new employees.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Summary
A worker was fatally struck by a swinging crucible after inadequate risk reviews and outdated crane-operator training.
IMCA SF 02/16. Themes: competence and training, crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.