Safety Flash
Falling object – struck by crane stop/striker plate
Falling object – struck by crane stop/striker plate
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/09
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsHand and Finger Injuries
- Dropped objectsHand and finger injuries
- Inspection and maintenance
- Crane
- Permit to workPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
Summary
Two contractors undertaking vessel crane wire maintenance were injured by a falling stop/striker plate; one fractured a thumb. The flash identifies missing risk assessment of plate installation and permanent fixing, inadequate task briefings, unresolved sticking problems and an additional participant not identified in the permit to work.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Summary
A member has reported an incident in which workers were struck by a falling crane stop/striker plate, causing injuries.
IMCA SF 11/09. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, hand and finger injuries.