Safety Flash
Dropped object – Wireless crane control unit
Dropped object – Wireless crane control unit
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 29/20
- Crane and RiggingDropped ObjectsInspection and MaintenanceWorking at Height
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Operator displays and control interfaces
- Exclusion zonesPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
Summary
A wireless crane controller fell almost seven metres through a hatch after its waist-belt buckle failed. Two riggers remained outside the dropped-object exclusion zone. The flash recommends securing-mechanism inspection and planned replacement, reinforces pre-use checks, and calls for consideration of secondary retention and review of hatch kick boards.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Summary
Aged belt hardware failed, allowing a wireless crane controller to fall nearly seven metres through a hatch.
IMCA SF 29/20. Themes: crane and rigging, dropped objects, inspection and maintenance, working at height.