Sea Swells Cause Swinging Crane Ball Incidents
Posted by proforma on February 8, 2010
Two incidents reported in January involved sea swell action on offshore platforms. In one instance, as the crane operator lowered a crane block to the deck, a large swell hit the vessel. The swinging block collided with an empty product reel, an AC unit and the walkway of another crane.
The second incident also involved a swinging crane ball; this time colliding with the frame of the personnel lifting device.
Details available on the National Offshore Petroleum Safety Authority (NOPSA) web site.
Tags:accident, crane, oilfield worker, Workplace Safety
Filed Under: Workplace Safety
