Investigation Report
Lever Hoist Handle Struck Operator During Derailed Riser Skate Recovery
07-27-2016 05:20 G20351 WR 584 Required Evacuation - Other Lifting Device (Vital Level Hoist)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of fireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Crane
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPermit to workPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Investigates a wrist fracture during recovery of a derailed riser skate on Maersk Viking. A defective lever hoist’s handle spun under tension and struck its operator. Findings identify a missing pawl latch, inadequate inspection, training and planning, alongside proposed permitting, checklist and hoist-standardisation measures.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.