Investigation Report
Fall of a suspended load on general cargo vessel ZEA Servant injuring 2 crew
Fall of a suspended load on general cargo vessel ZEA Servant injuring 2 crew
- MAIB
- Investigation Report
- Dropped ObjectsLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsHuman factorsLine of fireMechanical failureRisk management
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesWire rope
- Exclusion zonesLifting planPre-use checksRisk assessment
- Marine industry
- Port and quaysideVessel
Summary
Investigation into injuries to two crewmen aboard ZEA Servant in Campbeltown when hatch cover lifting gear snagged and its fibre sling failed under overload. The report examines unsuitable stowage, sling condition, crew positioning within the fall zone, and missing task-specific risk assessment and lift planning. Company actions prompted no recommendations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Port and quayside; quayside; harbour; harbor.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations, line of fire.