Investigation Report
Platform Crane Boom Collapsed During Equipment Offloading
06-18-2015 15:00 00830 SS229 Incident>$25K - Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Cargo transferInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Crane
- Lifting planOperating and work procedures
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
An investigation of a platform crane boom collapse during equipment offloading at Ship Shoal 229 A describes damage to the crane and receiving vessel. Findings examine assumed rather than verified load weights, lifting beyond rated capacity, cargo manifest deficiencies and an earlier increase in hydraulic relief pressure.
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: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.