Equipment
Magnetic Lifter
Devices lifting ferromagnetic loads by magnetic attraction.
Documents
- 20254 Sep
BSEE: Electromagnetic lifting device dropped steel plate
This safety flash summarises a BSEE incident in which a steel plate detached from a worn magnetic lifting device, fell approximately 1.2 m and injured two workers’ feet. It discusses inadequate task hazard analysis and stop-work culture, alongside recommendations for inspections, load testing, power stability and electromagnetic lifter operating procedures.
- 202514 Aug
Injury sustained while operating steel lifting magnet
A crew member suffered a cheek cut requiring fifteen stitches when a steel lifting magnet’s spring-loaded lever recoiled during adjustment. The flash also describes an earlier chin injury involving the same magnet. It examines lever accessibility, maintenance gaps and faded warnings, recommending regular inspection, fault reporting and equipment suitability evaluation.
- 20256 Jun
BSEE Safety Alert 500 - Dropped Steel Plate Due to Defective Lifting Device and Inadequate Hazard Analysis
A steel plate released from a worn magnetic lifter during drilling operations, falling approximately 47 inches onto two workers’ left feet. The alert identifies inadequate task hazard analysis and reluctance to stop work. Recommendations address lifting-device inspection, functional testing, safety communication, and electromagnet power stability and duty-cycle limits.
- 202228 Feb
Fractured finger while handling metal plates
A crew member fractured his little finger when it became trapped between a plate and frame during manual repositioning on deck. The flash identifies unsafe plate design and task assessments that omitted manual handling. Lessons describe temporary handles, magnetic lifting handles as a longer-term solution, and task-specific risk reviews.
- 20183 Dec
High potential dropped object during lifting operations
A shaped steel plate detached from a lifting magnet and fell approximately 14 metres into an ROV hangar, striking a welder’s legs after bouncing off the deck. The flash identifies reduced magnetic connection area and departure from planned lifting instructions, emphasising adherence to plans that account for differing load properties.
- 201824 Apr
Worker hit by steel plate falling from crane
A worker suffered severe back injuries when a steel sheet detached from a crane-mounted magnet during staircase construction. The HSE investigation identified inadequate lifting equipment strength and stability, a need to de-rate the magnet for the sheet’s dimensions, and failures in competent lift planning and supervision.
- 201722 May
LTI as a result of a load dropped from lifting magnet
A permanent lifting magnet dropped a polished metal load onto a worker’s hand, causing a lost-time injury. Thicker protective foil reduced magnetic holding capacity, leaving no safety margin. The flash examines air-gap sensitivity, inadequate work instructions and technical understanding, and the need to share equipment limitations and undocumented practices.
- Undated
Casing Joint Dropped During Electromagnetic Pipe Handler Transfer
An investigation examines a casing joint dropped during transfer by an electromagnetic pipe handler on Cajun Express. Contact with a riser tensioner dislodged the load from its magnets. Findings identify incorrect alignment, unsuitable spotter positioning and absent discussion of spotter responsibilities. No injuries occurred; casing threads were damaged.
- Undated
Steel Plate Released from Magnetic Lifter Injured Two Workers’ Feet
BSEE investigates a steel plate release from a magnetic lifter aboard the Noble Drillship Blackhornet, injuring two workers’ left feet. Manufacturer testing identified damaged pole shoes and reduced lifting capacity. Findings address haste, inadequate job safety analysis, management of change and stop-work authority during the lifting task.