Safety Flash
USCG: Hidden corrosion on deck fittings can cause dangerous failures
USCG: Hidden corrosion on deck fittings can cause dangerous failures
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 25/22
- CorrosionCrane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity
- CorrosionLine of fireStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Non-destructive testingPreventive maintenance
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
This flash describes corroded D-ring securing straps failing during hatch-cover positioning aboard a vessel, with sling snap-back causing a severe head injury. It highlights missing testing and replacement records, concealed corrosion and ageing fittings. USCG recommendations address high-risk lifting-point identification, inspection, possible gauging or testing, safe lifting limits and scheduled maintenance.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Corroded D-ring lifting points failed while positioning a hatch cover, causing an uncontrolled sling movement that struck a crew member.
IMCA SF 25/22. Themes: corrosion, crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.