Safety Flash
Dropped object – strop parted over sharp edge
Dropped object – strop parted over sharp edge
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 06/26
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsPermit to Work
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Permit to workRisk assessmentSimultaneous operations coordination
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During a yard stay, an 8.6-ton crane cylinder fell through a vessel’s deck after sharp edges cut a soft sling despite firehose protection. No personnel were injured, but painters were nearby. The flash discusses hard rigging, conditional sling-capacity reduction, risk reassessment and permits addressing conflicting work.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Simultaneous operations coordination; SIMOPS; simultaneous operations.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A cylinder was lifted to a height of approximately 6 metres over deck of the vessel, the sharp steel edges of the cylinder cut through the firehose protection and caused the strop to part.
IMCA SF 06/26. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations, permit to work.