Investigation Report
Sand Hopper Hatch Lid Struck Worker During Blasting and Painting
10-24-2014 14:55 G14342 WC 544 Required Evacuation / LTA (>3 days) / Equipment Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pressure vessel
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a sand hopper hatch-lid failure during blasting and painting at West Cameron 544-A. The released lid struck a worker, who was evacuated for treatment. Findings identify deteriorated fastening components, potentially incorrect nuts and missed inspection defects; subsequent testing excluded overpressure as a contributing factor.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
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.