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    HSE Bulletin 26 Crane Collapse

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    An old crane experienced two mechanical failures within two weeks while performing lifting activities at a construction site. On both occasions, the crane's hydraulic brake failed, causing structural beams and the crane hook to fall from a height of 12 meters, though no workers were injured. An investigation found that the crane was old and not properly maintained, third-party inspections were not detailed enough, and the crane operator failed to adequately inspect it before operations each day. Lessons learned include considering a crane's age before use, maintaining lifting equipment as specified, factoring age and condition into risk planning, and ensuring operator training on daily inspections.

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    An old crane experienced two mechanical failures within two weeks while performing lifting activities at a construction site. On both occasions, the crane's hydraulic brake failed, causing structural beams and the crane hook to fall from a height of 12 meters, though no workers were injured. An investigation found that the crane was old and not properly maintained, third-party inspections were not detailed enough, and the crane operator failed to adequately inspect it before operations each day. Lessons learned include considering a crane's age before use, maintaining lifting equipment as specified, factoring age and condition into risk planning, and ensuring operator training on daily inspections.

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    An old crane experienced two mechanical failures within two weeks while performing lifting activities at a construction site. On both occasions, the crane's hydraulic brake failed, causing structural beams and the crane hook to fall from a height of 12 meters, though no workers were injured. An investigation found that the crane was old and not properly maintained, third-party inspections were not detailed enough, and the crane operator failed to adequately inspect it before operations each day. Lessons learned include considering a crane's age before use, maintaining lifting equipment as specified, factoring age and condition into risk planning, and ensuring operator training on daily inspections.

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    An old crane experienced two mechanical failures within two weeks while performing lifting activities at a construction site. On both occasions, the crane's hydraulic brake failed, causing structural beams and the crane hook to fall from a height of 12 meters, though no workers were injured. An investigation found that the crane was old and not properly maintained, third-party inspections were not detailed enough, and the crane operator failed to adequately inspect it before operations each day. Lessons learned include considering a crane's age before use, maintaining lifting equipment as specified, factoring age and condition into risk planning, and ensuring operator training on daily inspections.

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    Construction HSE Bulletin No: 26, 28th April 2012

    HIGH POTENTIAL REPEATED CRANE MECHANICAL FAILURE INCIDENT


    HSE Alert – Next Time it, could be You!!

    On 19th April at 10.35 Hours at DCU area an old TATA – P&H, 75 ton crane was
    working on erection of structural members (weight approx. 3.5 MT) for the module
    assemble activities. Without warning the crane hydraulic brake failed and the
    structural beam and crane hook fell to the ground from a height of 12 meters.
    Fortunately no workers were below the beam when the incident occurred.
    Previously, on 6th April at 10.40 Hours the same TATA – P&H crane had another brake
    failure incident while doing structural erection work on a similar module assembly at
    DCU.
    Underlying Causes
     Age and condition of the crane.
     Failure to maintain the crane.
    Third Party Inspection of crane not detailed enough.
     Crane operator failed to adequately inspect the crane on a daily basis before
    operation.
     Crane should have been removed from site or thoroughly overhauled following first
    accident

    Lessons learnt
     A cranes age and condition must be considered before mobilizing to site.
     All cranes (lifting equipment) need to be maintained as stated by manufacturer.
     Lifting equipment age and condition needs to be factored into the risk analysis and
    lift plan prior to attempting lifts.
     Management review of lifting equipment fitness for purpose needs to be carried out
    by the Contractors on a regular basis.
     Crane operator must be trained to perform the routine check of crane on daily basis.
     For any lifting activities, the lifted area must be barricaded and workers prevented
    from entering.

    Compiled by MPMC Construction HSE


    IOCL Paradip Refinery Project, Paradip, Orissa, India

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