Investigation Report
Synthetic Oil-Base Mud Spill During Transfer to Sand Traps
01-17-2013 18:05 G26519 HI A 119 Pollution / Spill
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Environmental protectionLoss of containment
- Fluid transfer
- Valve
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingLockout and tagoutOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Marine waters
Summary
An investigation records the release of 91 barrels of synthetic oil-base mud into Gulf waters during transfer to sand traps. Findings identify inadvertent valve opening, an incompletely closed master dump valve, installation and verification deficiencies, and inadequate orientation. Recommendations address valve marking, lockout and explanation of procedures.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Fluid transfer; fluid loading; fluid offloading.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Lockout and tagout; LOTO; lockout/tagout.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.