Safety Flash
Worker hit by steel plate falling from crane
Worker hit by steel plate falling from crane
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/18
- Competence and TrainingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Magnetic lifter
- Competence and trainingLifting planOperational supervision
- Construction
Summary
A worker suffered severe back injuries when a steel sheet detached from a crane-mounted magnet during staircase construction. The HSE investigation identified inadequate lifting equipment strength and stability, a need to de-rate the magnet for the sheet’s dimensions, and failures in competent lift planning and supervision.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Magnetic lifter; magnetic lifting device; electromagnetic lifting device.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Summary
A steel plate detached from a crane magnet and severely injured a worker because the equipment and lifting operation were inadequately assessed and controlled.
IMCA SF 09/18. Themes: competence and training, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.