Investigation Report
Crane Boom Failure During Compressor Backloading
02-17-2006 10:00 G01142 VR/218 Crane Boom Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- CraneWinch
- Functional testingJob safety analysisSafety communicationStop-work authority
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a crane boom failure during compressor backloading from a platform to a boat. The unattended crane boomed up, and its boom fell forward. Findings identify a sticky boom lever and faulty kickout device, with inadequate communications and JSA precautions contributing. Recommendations address communications before lifting and stopping operations when problems arise.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
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: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.