Investigation Report
Expelled Indicator Rod Causes Eye Injury During Gooseneck Maintenance
08-07-2019 04:30 G33341 KC 686 Injury Required Evacuation, LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Line of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Personal protective equipment
- Operating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
BSEE investigates an eye injury aboard the West Neptune drill ship during hands-free gooseneck maintenance following blowout preventer testing. An indicator rod was expelled by air and water pressure. Findings address known damaged equipment, a workaround outside manufacturer guidelines and unrecognised trapped pressure; revised bleed-down procedures are recommended.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.