Investigation Report
KCA Deutag – Askeladden – investigation of incident with dropped object and serious injury
KCA Deutag – Askeladden – investigation of incident with dropped object and serious injury
- Havtil
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failureRisk management
- Lifting operationsRigging
- CraneHoseLifting accessories
- Operating and work proceduresPermit to workPositive retention and reliable securingRisk assessment
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of serious injury during cuttings-hose disconnection on Askeladden. A failed sling released the hose, striking a worker. The report examines likely snagging, increasing crane load, blind lifting and work beneath suspended loads, alongside deficiencies in procedures, permit hazard identification and planning of sling selection.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Permit to work; PTW; work permit.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.