Safety Flash
Fatality during lifting operations
Fatality during lifting operations
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/02
- Crane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of FireWorking at Height
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objects
- Lifting operationsRiggingWorking at height
- CraneLadderLifting accessories
- Lifting planOperating and work proceduresRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Offshore installation
Summary
A hookman was fatally crushed during a blind lift to unstack chemical pods on an offshore platform. A crane pendant snagged the pod frame, causing the tank to slide and topple. The flash examines stacking design, sling length, planning and communication, and reports recommendations on stacking restrictions, lift assessment and deck-level hooking.
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: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
A chemical pod toppled during unstacking and fatally crushed a worker positioned between the load and a nearby container.
IMCA SF 11/02. Themes: crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire, working at height.