Investigation Report
Worker Knocked from Pipe Rack After Disconnecting Fall Protection
07-25-2004 17:00 P00182 SM6683 Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Falls from heightLine of fire
- RiggingWorking at height
- Fall protection equipment
- Competence and training
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a worker knocked from a pipe rack on Heritage platform after disconnecting fall protection to pass through beams. The report identifies failure to follow the 100% tie-off requirement and inadequate discussion of chain-fall tension. It recommends refresher training on fall protection and safe rigging.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.