Investigation Report
Leg Fracture During Gas-Detector Sensor Replacement
01-07-2021 13:30 G02592 SM 149 Injury - required evacuation - LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsSlips, trips and falls
- Inspection and maintenance
- Gas detector
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
A BSEE investigation examines a leg fracture during replacement of a combustible gas-detector sensor on a generator package. The worker’s foot slipped from adjacent piping and remained trapped as he fell. Findings identify poor foot placement and the absence of a flat access surface; medical treatment and evacuation are recorded.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.