Investigation Report
Crane Headache Ball Struck Worker’s Hand During Shunt Line Removal
05-07-2007 19:30 G13997 MC/29 Required Evacuation - RW/JT (1-3 days) - Crane
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Crane
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
This investigation records a left-hand injury during crane-assisted removal of a shunt line from a moon pool. The worker was signalling the operator when the crane’s headache ball struck his hand resting on pipe. The report attributes the accident to lack of awareness and attention and makes no recommendations.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.