Safety Flash
Fatality during lifting operations
Fatality during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/02
- Lifting OperationsLine of FireWorking at Height
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objects
- Lifting operationsRiggingWorking at height
- CraneLadderLifting accessories
- Lifting planOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Offshore installation
Summary
A hookman was fatally crushed while unstacking chemical pods on an offshore platform. A crane pendant snagged the pod frame, lifting one end and allowing the tank to slide and topple. The flash examines stacking design, sling length, planning and communication, and records recommendations on stacking restrictions and lifting procedures.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
IMCA has been advised of the following fatality, which occurred on the pipe deck of an offshore platform.
IMCA SF 11/02. Themes: lifting operations, line of fire, working at height.