Investigation Report
Drill Line Slipped and Struck Worker During Air Tugger Handling
03-07-2024 1500 G25806 KC 785 Required Evacuation, LTA > 3 days, Other Lifting - Air Tugger
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fireSlips, trips and falls
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessoriesWire rope
- Management of changeOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
Investigation of a drill-line handling injury aboard Seadrill West Neptune during well completion. An air tugger lifted a twisted drill line using a nylon web sling; the line slipped during lowering and struck a worker who had tripped while escaping. Findings identify improper sling use, procedural deficiencies, inadequate supervision and poor communication.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Wire rope; steel wire rope.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.