Investigation Report

Moving Wireline Unit Pinned Helper Against Toolbox

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

05-18-2007 17:15 G16432 ST/204 Required Evacuation - RW/JT (>3 days) - Pinned by Wireline Unit

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Summary

An investigation describes a wireline unit moving across a deck and pinning a helper against a toolbox, causing a right-leg laceration and medical evacuation. The report attributes the incident to omitted securing chains during rigging up and identifies failure to follow wireline procedures as a contributing cause.

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About This Record
Original title
05-18-2007 17:15 G16432 ST/204 Required Evacuation - RW/JT (>3 days) - Pinned by Wireline Unit
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Crushing and Pinch Points
Activity
Well Intervention
Control
Operating and Work Procedures, Positive Retention and Reliable Securing
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-10507727cb · added 2 October 2026

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