Alert
  • Published: 12 May 2011
  • Incident ID: 3140

Cracked Hard Eye on Crane Rope

Cause & Consequence

  • Not Assigned
Incident Consequence
Not Assigned

Incident Location

Onshore terminal

Incident Activity

Lifting, crane, rigging, deck operations

Incident Info Source

secretary@marinesafetyforum.co.uk

Specific Incident Equipment

Crane wire rope, Hard eye

Lessons Identified

Lifting equipment needs to be inspected before use for any defects, even when newly supplied.

Incident Recommendations

Check the hard eye on crane ropes for any evidence of failure or cracking.

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