Safety Flash
Stored pressure release – hydraulic oil
Stored pressure release – hydraulic oil
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 04/15
- Hazardous SubstancesIsolationPressure Systems
- Hand and finger injuriesHazardous substancesPressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Remotely operated vehicle
- Operating and work procedures
Summary
During trenching ROV reconfiguration, oil released from a hydraulic fitting injured a crewman’s left hand and irritated his face. Pressure trapped on the cylinder’s annulus side could remain undetected by the gauge. Actions included installing pressure detection and drainage fittings, revising work instructions and starting a review of other vehicles.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Remotely operated vehicle; ROV; underwater robot.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Summary
Trapped hydraulic pressure released oil during ROV maintenance, injuring a crew member and causing skin irritation.
IMCA SF 04/15. Themes: hazardous substances, isolation, pressure systems.