Safety Flash
Dropped object near miss – Crane boom bumper stop falls off
Dropped object near miss – Crane boom bumper stop falls off
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 05/20
- CorrosionCrane and RiggingDropped ObjectsInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- CraneWire rope
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel crane bumper stop fell onto the cab during preparations for reactivation after warm stacking, without injury. Deteriorated rubber detached and a corroded secondary securing wire parted. The flash examines inspection access limitations and recommends corrosion-resistant retention, reviewing inspection arrangements and investigating materials less vulnerable to sunlight.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
This was a high potential near miss dropped object incident in which a crane boom bumper stop fell onto the crane cab. No personnel were injured; however, there was potential for serious or fatal injury.
IMCA SF 05/20. Themes: corrosion, crane and rigging, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance.