Safety Flash
Lacerated wound and fracture of the knee
Lacerated wound and fracture of the knee
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 01/02
- Competence and TrainingControl of WorkLifting OperationsLine of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Lifting accessoriesWinch
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An assistant driller sustained a leg wound and fractured knee when a balancing frame fell backwards during rigging for a tugger-winch lift. The account identifies unnoticed slack in the sling and a probable missed signal to the winch operator. Corrective actions address rigger training, toolbox meetings, job safety analysis and communication.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
A balancing frame fell onto a worker’s knee while rigging for a winch-assisted lift.
IMCA SF 01/02. Themes: competence and training, control of work, lifting operations, line of fire.