Investigation Report
Floorhand’s Finger Injured by Manual Elevators During Riser Preparation
10-08-2013 22:30 G05916 GC 245 Required Evacuation / RW/JT (>3 days) / Human Error
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesHuman factors
- Drilling
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysis
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This investigation examines a floorhand’s finger injury during preparation to run riser. Manual elevators moved against a bale while he instructed two trainees. Findings identify hand placement, limited coaching experience and a job safety analysis that omitted the specific pinch point. Treatment included evacuation, surgery and subsequent light duties.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.