Safety Flash
High potential dropped object near miss: Object fell from cargo
High potential dropped object near miss: Object fell from cargo
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 26/17
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Exclusion zonesPositive retention and reliable securing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A 17 kg grating section fell 6–7 m onto a vessel’s deck while a crane repositioned a cargo tank. No injuries occurred. Investigation found slack securing clips, including a bent clip. The flash highlights checks of cargo securing arrangements and keeping crews clear of suspended lifts.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A grating section fell from cargo during crane repositioning because its securing clips were loose or incorrectly fitted.
IMCA SF 26/17. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.