Investigation Report
Finger Trapped Between Casing Joints During Lift Nubbin Tightening
02-14-2014 14:45 G00577 EI 208 J RW/JT (>3 days) / Human Error / Other
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuries
- DrillingLifting operationsRigging
- Hand tools
- Risk assessment
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a floorhand’s finger injury during casing handling on the Ensco 90 jack-up rig. A casing joint slipped while a lift nubbin was being tightened, trapping his finger against another joint. Findings identified absent back-stop support, inadequate spacing and incomplete hazard analysis; treatment required partial finger amputation.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.