Investigation Report
Diesel Tote Dropped During Platform Offloading
05-05-2018 07:45 G06850 MO 872 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessoriesWire rope
- Functional testingOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation of a diesel tote dropped during offloading to Mobile Block 872 A platform identifies mismatched wire rope and ferrules in a four-leg sling. Subsequent shock loading caused further sling failures. The report discusses missed manufacturing checks, proof-loading requirements and possible expansion of crane inspections to include slings.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.