Investigation Report
Shifting Stabiliser Trapped Banksman’s Thumb During Crane Loading
10-16-2013 08:30 G15610 GC 782 Human Error / Required Evacuation / LTA > 3 Days
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuries
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Lifting planSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation into a thumb fracture during crane loading on BP’s Mad Dog spar drilling rig. A stabiliser shifted as the load was slackened, trapping the banksman’s thumb against a transport basket. Findings address hand placement, double stacking and reassignment of duties without approval or discussion of changes.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting plan; lift planning.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.