Investigation Report
Crane Boom Damage Discovered During Construction Equipment Offloading
09-26-2020 13:00 G02324 EI 361 Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Mechanical failure
- Cargo transferLifting operations
- Crane
- Operating and work procedures
- Construction
- Offshore installation
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Summary
BSEE investigates crane boom damage discovered at EI 361A during construction equipment offloading. Limited deck space led to a scaffolding basket being placed beneath the crane. Although no witnesses confirmed the damage mechanism, investigators concluded that excessive lowering speed caused boom contact with the angle kick out, citing API operating guidance.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.