Investigation Report
2009-042 Investigation of Fatality from Falling Load Main Pass Block 30, Well No. A-14 ST01 OCS-G 4903, 7 March 2009, Gulf of Mexico, Off the Louisiana Coast.
2009-042 Investigation of Fatality from Falling Load Main Pass Block 30, Well No. A-14 ST01 OCS-G 4903, 7 March 2009, Gulf of Mexico, Off the Louisiana Coast.
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- 2009-042
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- HoseLifting accessories
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperational supervisionPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a fatal falling-hose incident on Hercules Offshore Rig 120 in the Gulf of Mexico. The Panel identifies a modified hammer union used as a lifting connection as the cause, with inspection-program deficiencies contributing. Analysis examines crew exposure to the fall path, lifting-gear certification and weaknesses in JSA implementation and oversight.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
2009-042.