Safety Flash
High potential dropped objects from wind turbine Nacelle crane
High potential dropped objects from wind turbine Nacelle crane
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 07/20
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Lifting planPositive retention and reliable securingSafety communication
- Offshore wind
Summary
Two lifting bags fell approximately 60 metres into the sea during lowering from a wind turbine nacelle crane. Both were recovered without injury or property damage. The hook safety latch had failed; incorrect loading was identified as a potential explanation. Actions address safe loading verification and rigging toolbox talks.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Offshore wind; offshore wind energy.
Summary
Two lifting bags detached and fell from the crane hook on a wind turbine tower
IMCA SF 07/20. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations.