Investigation Report
Sling Breaks During Compressor-Cylinder Transfer and Pins Mechanic’s Legs
08-07-2014 1540 G01610 SP 65A Required Evacuation / LTA (>3 days) Overhead Hoist / Human Error
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsHuman factors
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessories
- Job safety analysisSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a compressor-cylinder lifting injury at South Pass 65-A. During transfer between an overhead hoist and platform crane, a nylon sling broke and the cylinder pinned a mechanic’s legs. Findings identify sling deterioration, oily contamination, poor body placement, improper rigging, inadequate communication and deficient job safety analysis.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.