Investigation Report
Rope Breaks During Explosive Charge Lowering and Injures Worker
08-12-2012 08:25 G03021 MU/762 LTA>3 days Hand Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsHand and finger injuriesMechanical failure
- DecommissioningLifting operationsRigging
- CraneLifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipment
- Job safety analysis
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
During platform removal at MU 762A, a polypropylene rope broke while lowering a 190 lb explosive charge into a jacket leg, injuring a worker’s hands and wrist. The investigation identified handling without a tagline, unsuitable rope routing and an inoperative crane swing brake. Work was completed using taglines, a sheave and a snatch block.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.