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Near-miss: Corrosion caused crane boom failure during heavy lifting

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 21/15
Date
Themes
CorrosionCrane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceStructural and Asset Integrity

Summary

A member has reported an incident in which a crane boom failed under load while lifting a 37T load.

IMCA SF 21/15. Themes: corrosion, crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, structural and asset integrity.

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