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Failed lifting equipment: fatality during pipe erection activities

Publisher
IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
Type
Safety Flash
Reference
IMCA SF 25/21
Date
Themes
Crane and RiggingInspection and MaintenanceLifting OperationsLine of Fire

Summary

A Member passes us information relating to a non-IMCA fatality at an oil refinery. Lifting equipment failed and a wire rope hit a crew member, causing injuries which proved fatal.

IMCA SF 25/21. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance, lifting operations, line of fire.

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