Safety Flash
Dropped object during crane operations
Dropped object during crane operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/21
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsInspection and Maintenance
- CorrosionDropped objects
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Positive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A vessel crane shed a 7.6 kg timber board from approximately 10 metres while preparing for lifting. Corroded screws in a temporary boom-rest repair allowed the board to loosen. The flash examines missed inspection findings and premature repair closure, and calls for boom-rest inspections and planned maintenance.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A piece of timber weighing 7.6 kg fell approximately 10 m from a crane jib and landed on the main deck
IMCA SF 09/21. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance.