Broken Deck Winch Footings

Cause & Consequence

• Collapse of a temporary structure

Incident Location

Any Location Type

Incident Activity

Lifting, crane, rigging, deck operations

Incident Info Source

wendy.poore@ogp.org.uk

Specific Incident Equipment

Deck Winches and associated fittings

Lessons Identified

Winches and associated fittings need to be checked for possible cracking of materials, even those that may have been covered by paint.

Incident Recommendations

Winches and associated fittings need to be checked for possible cracking of materials.Removal of these units from site, thorough testing or disposal