Safety Flash
Fatality during lifting operations
Fatality during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/09
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Positive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenanceRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
A drillship crew member was killed by a detached tea cosy after crane hoist motor failure dropped a christmas tree onto its trolley. Investigation identified an incorrectly sized replacement motor, maintenance shortcomings, incomplete securing and omitted free-fall hazards. Recommendations address maintenance audits, risk assessment, pre-job communication and fastening design.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A Member has reported an incident in which a fatality occurred during lifting operations.
IMCA SF 06/09. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.