Investigation Report
Crane Boom Cylinder Failure During Scrap Basket Lift
04-26-2010 14:45 G31394 SS/202 Crane - Incident >$25K
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Functional testing
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation describes a platform crane failure while lifting a scrap basket for transfer to a vessel. A boom cylinder failed, followed later by deck grating collapse. The probable cause was a faulty weld. Repairs and recertification followed, with future overload bench testing required for rebuilt hydraulic cylinders.
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: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.