Safety Flash
Serious crane incident
Serious crane incident
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/03
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Offshore installation
Summary
A roustabout acting as flagman on a rig suffered a crush injury to the hip when a lifted tank swung towards him. The crane operator lacked eye contact with the flagman. The company emphasised correct positioning, communicating a clear signal before lifting, and following procedures.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
A suspended tank swung into a roustabout who was positioned as flagman without sight of the crane operator.
IMCA SF 03/03. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.