Investigation Report

Wireline Operator Injured Foot While Crossing Barricaded Wire

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

08-22-2012 08:30 G02279 SM/106A Required Evacuation LTA>3 days

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Summary

Investigation of a wireline operator’s foot injury while servicing the A-1 well. Attempting to cross a barricaded wire, he struck it with his right foot and landed awkwardly, sustaining two fractures. Findings identify entry into the restricted area, incomplete job safety analyses and missing barricade content in the training manual.

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About This Record
Original title
08-22-2012 08:30 G02279 SM/106A Required Evacuation LTA>3 days
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Slips, Trips and Falls
Activity
Well Intervention
Control
Competence and Training, Exclusion Zones, Job Safety Analysis
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-5059d5252e · added 2 October 2026

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