Investigation Report
Electrical Arc During Breaker Resetting and Switch Cover Reassembly
01-31-2004 14:10 P00188 SM/6636 Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Arc flashElectrical safety
- Electrical work
- Switchgear
- Fire protectionSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation records an electrical arc during breaker resetting on Platform Habitat. An incompatible cover linkage prompted removal of the switch cover; a misaligned screw contacted a live lead during reassembly. Halon activation shut down the platform. No injuries occurred; corrective actions included a compatible breaker and electrical-safety communications.
Classifications: Arc flash; arc fault; arc-flash.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
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.