Safety Flash
Riggers struck/trapped by pipe section
Riggers struck/trapped by pipe section
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 09/22
- Human FactorsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Crane
- Exclusion zonesOperational supervisionSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This safety flash describes riggers struck by a suspended pipe moving sideways during transfer to a pipelayer conveyor, with one trapped against a handrail and suffering a back fracture. Findings address crane slew, supervision and conflicting positioning instructions. Lessons emphasise confirmed communications, clearly defined safe positions and maintaining awareness during repetitive work.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A pipe section being lowered into position unexpectedly moved sideways, striking two riggers.
IMCA SF 09/22. Themes: human factors, lifting operations, line of fire.