Investigation Report
Riser Spider Struck Handrail During Crane Lift
09-29-2020 17:15 G32954 AC 380 Other - Work Environment
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Exclusion zonesLifting plan
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a crane lift aboard Noble Globetrotter II in which a riser spider/gimbal struck a handrail, breaking a weld and dropping a hydraulic-hose guard. Nobody was injured. Findings identify inadequate load control in a congested workspace; planned corrective action involved guides to direct the spider vertically clear of hazards.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.