Investigation Report
Basket Handrail Struck Rigger During Crane Backloading
08-22-2009 10:30 G04064 MU/739 Required Evacuation - Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Crane
- Operating and work proceduresStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
An investigation of a crane backloading incident describes a load striking previously loaded cargo, causing a basket handrail to hit a rigger. Hospital examination found no injury. Findings identify restricted operator visibility, lack of a proper signalman and failure to use stop-work authority.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.