Investigation Report
Falling Strong Back Struck Worker During Water-Injection Line Demolition
06-07-2012 09:50 P00300 LB/6438 LTA (>3 days) Required Evacuation
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- RiggingWorking at height
- Lifting accessoriesPersonal protective equipmentScaffold
- Exclusion zonesSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a falling strong back during water-injection line demolition on an offshore platform. The support fell approximately 24 feet while being installed by one worker, injuring another worker’s head and face. Findings discuss two-person installation, access restrictions, overhead protection and awareness of workers above and below.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Scaffold; scaffolding.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.