IMCASafety Flash
Failure of pipe handling system causes injuries and fatalities
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 18/08
- Date
- Themes
- Dropped ObjectsElectrical SafetyLifting OperationsMachinery and Equipment
Summary
A control-system failure released two heavy pipe joints from a J-lay tower, causing multiple injuries and fatalities.
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IMCA SF 18/08. Themes: dropped objects, electrical safety, lifting operations, machinery and equipment.
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