IMCASafety Flash
Crane hydraulic hose caught on protruding grease fitting
- Publisher
- IMCA · International Marine Contractors Association
- Type
- Safety Flash
- Reference
- IMCA SF 29/20
- Date
- Themes
- Crane and RiggingHydrocarbon ReleaseInspection and MaintenanceMachinery and Equipment
Summary
While retracting the outer jib of the boom during crane operations, one of the hydraulic hoses caught on the protruding grease fitting of the boom bearings, which could have led to a failure of the crane and hydraulic oil spill due to hose rupture.
IMCA SF 29/20. Themes: crane and rigging, hydrocarbon release, inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment.
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