Investigation Report
Nylon Sling Eye Fails During Coiled-Tubing Riser Lift
12-12-2014 09:00 00830 SS 229 A Required Evacuation / Other Lifting Device / Equipment Failure / Human Error
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hand and finger injuriesLine of fireMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperating and work proceduresPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An investigation examines a nylon sling eye failure during crane lifting of a coiled-tubing riser at Ship Shoal 229 A, fracturing a worker’s wrist. Findings identify unsuitable rigging, poor sling condition, inadequate training and supervision, absent pre-use inspection, incomplete job safety analysis and unavailable rigging procedures.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.