Investigation Report
Mechanic Fell Partly Through Displaced Deck Grating
09-08-2020 13:30 G02177 SP 49 Injury - required evacuation - LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFalls from heightStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Exclusion zonesPositive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
A contract mechanic fell partly through displaced deck grating on South Pass 49 Platform A and pulled himself to safety. A knee injury later required surgery. The investigation identified corrosion, inadequately maintained securing clips and unsuitable grating lengths, and recommended detailed deck inspection standards.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.