Investigation Report
Crane Auxiliary-Line Damage During Vessel Offloading
03-14-2021 10:50 G01870 ST 26 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWinchWire rope
- Safety communication
Summary
Investigation of crane auxiliary-line damage during vessel offloading at ST 26. The load weighed 8,500 lbs but was labelled 4,300 lbs, exceeding the auxiliary lifting rating. Communication failures explained the incorrect manifest weight, but investigators could not establish the cable damage’s exact cause. Inspection found no jib assembly damage.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.