Investigation Report
2009-028 Investigation of Fatality South Pass Area, South and East Additions, Block 90 Pipeline Right-of-Way OCS-G 26857, 18 July 2006, Gulf of Mexico, Off the Louisiana Coast.
2009-028 Investigation of Fatality South Pass Area, South and East Additions, Block 90 Pipeline Right-of-Way OCS-G 26857, 18 July 2006, Gulf of Mexico, Off the Louisiana Coast.
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- 2009-028
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsRisk management
- Marine operations
- Grinding equipmentOperator displays and control interfaces
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisMachine guardingOperational supervision
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal crushing between pipe joints aboard the pipelay vessel Lorelay. The panel reconstructs grinding and conveyor operations, examines actuator controls and limit-switch interlocks, and leaves the initiating movement unexplained. Findings address deficient hazard analyses, task sequencing, supervision and formal training, with recommendations for additional protection and equipment checks.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Marine operations; maritime operations.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Operator displays and control interfaces.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Machine guarding; machinery guards; machine guards.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
2009-028.