Investigation Report
Platform Crane Collapse During Rigless Plug and Abandonment
12-01-2015 22:00 G02647 EB 160 Human Error, Equipment Failure, Crane Boom Collapse
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsMechanical failureRisk management
- Lifting operationsWell abandonment
- CraneLifting accessories
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a platform crane collapse during rigless plug and abandonment at East Breaks 160 A. A hydraulic jack freed a stuck work string, which rebounded and fell, shock-loading the still-attached crane. The report identifies inadequate control of stored energy and poor planning; no injuries or pollution were reported.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well abandonment; plug and abandonment; P&A.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.