Investigation Report

Personnel-Basket Rider Falls and Fractures Heel During Transfer

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

06-19-2022 0930 G01083 WD 73 C LTA >3 Days

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Summary

BSEE investigates a personnel-basket transfer at West Delta 73 C in which a rider fell 2–3 feet, fractured his heel and became entangled in a tagline. Findings examine vessel engine failure, radio problems, premature crane lifting and deck congestion, recommending shared hazard analysis and pre-job communication.

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About This Record
Original title
06-19-2022 0930 G01083 WD 73 C LTA >3 Days
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Entanglement, Falls from Height, Human Factors, Mechanical Failure
Activity
Lifting Operations, Personnel Transfer
Equipment
Crane
Control
Job Safety Analysis, Safety Communication, Stop-Work Authority
Sector
Marine Industry, Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Vessel
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-a8c6b74413 · added 2 October 2026

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