Safety Flash
Crane contact with pipelay tower resulting in dropped object
Crane contact with pipelay tower resulting in dropped object
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 23/21
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsHuman factorsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
During a vessel lifting operation, a crane struck pipelay tower guardrails, detaching a section that fell approximately 22 m without injury. Preliminary findings identify distractions, restricted visibility and unfamiliarity with clash points. Actions address drop zones, collision hazards in inductions and risk assessments, and additional spotters where applicable.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A crane made contact with a pipelay tower handrail during a routine lifting operation, resulting in a serious dropped object event; there were no injuries
IMCA SF 23/21. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.