Safety Flash
Near-miss: Broken chain on sling of personnel lifting basket
Near-miss: Broken chain on sling of personnel lifting basket
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 11/15
- CorrosionCrane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting Operations
- CorrosionMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Contractor managementFunctional testingOperating and work procedures
- Vessel
Summary
An empty personnel basket’s chain sling failed during an onboard lifting inspection, without injury. The flash discusses trapped water and accelerated corrosion as a possible contributor, incomplete visual inspection beneath a plastic cover, overdue load testing and unsuitable inspection procedures. Actions addressed cover removal, storage configuration and contractor compliance with manufacturer recommendations.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A member has reported a near miss incident in which a chain link snapped under load.
IMCA SF 11/15. Themes: corrosion, crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations.