Investigation Report
Air-Hoist Hook and Chain Strike Worker During Well-Slot Cover Preparation
05-26-2008 18:15 G02580 VR/380 Required Evacuation - LTA (>3 days) - Air Hoist rig floor
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Exclusion zonesJob safety analysisSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An investigation describes a serious eye injury during preparation to cover a well slot. An air-hoist hook and chain lodged beneath the rig floor, then dislodged and struck a crew member. Findings identify lost visual contact, deficient operator–flagger communication and failure to implement the job safety analysis recommendations.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
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.