Safety Flash
Serious dropped object incidents
Serious dropped object incidents
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/14
- Dropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionDropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Two dropped-object incidents involved a hang-off module pad and a pipelay vessel tensioner guide. The first damaged access steps and unbalanced a technician; the second injured a rigger. Findings included corroded threads and sheared retaining bolts. Reported measures addressed lifting-bracket design, thread condition and corrosion protection.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
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: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Two objects fell from lifting or elevated equipment, causing one worker injury and highlighting corrosion and inadequate securing.
IMCA SF 09/14. Themes: dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, structural and asset integrity.