Investigation Report
Pipe Fitter Fell Overboard During Deck Grating Replacement
08-07-2021 15:00 G02572 VR 331 Other - Man Overboard
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionDrowningFalls from heightHuman factors
- Hot workInspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- Fall protection equipment
- Fall preventionJob safety analysisOperational supervisionPermit to work
- Construction
- Marine watersOffshore installation
Summary
A pipe fitter fell into the Gulf of Mexico when pre-cut, corroded deck grating gave way during replacement work on Talos platform A. He swam to the boat landing and rescued himself. The investigation identifies inadequate supervision, missing barricades and harnesses, inconsistent work documentation and delayed internal reporting.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.