Safety Flash
Container door hinges failure: Container door fell on deck
Container door hinges failure: Container door fell on deck
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/03
- CorrosionInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionDropped objectsMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
Summary
A container door fell onto the deck after three hinges failed during opening; nobody was struck or injured. The flash attributes failure to inadequate lubrication, corrosion, intermittent jamming and fatigue cracking. It recommends routine hinge checks when containers come aboard, appropriate lubrication and non-conformance reporting where corrective action is required.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
A container door fell after corroded, poorly lubricated hinges failed, leading to recommendations for routine checks and lubrication.
IMCA SF 08/03. Themes: corrosion, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.