Safety Flash
UK MAIB: Person injured during lifting of compressor
UK MAIB: Person injured during lifting of compressor
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 12/24
- Contractor ManagementCrane and RiggingLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingLifting planOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A contractor was crushed beneath a suspended 1865 kg compressor when a departing vessel rolled slightly. The flash examines unsuitable lifting attachments, unsecured steel bars and an offset centre of mass. It stresses competent lift planning, appropriate supervision and coordination with vessel personnel over departure timing and environmental conditions.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
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: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has shared that a worker was crushed by heavy equipment under maintenance, when a vessel rolled slightly.
IMCA SF 12/24. Themes: contractor management, crane and rigging, lifting operations, line of fire.