Safety Flash
Unplanned release of stored energy: Worker struck and injured by tensioning tool
Unplanned release of stored energy: Worker struck and injured by tensioning tool
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 32/17
- Control of WorkLine of FireMachinery and EquipmentManagement of Change
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsLine of fire
- Inspection and maintenanceManual handling
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperating and work proceduresStop-work authority
- Vessel
Summary
A worker suffered serious head injuries when a trapped bolt-tensioner puller suddenly released during turret bearing checks on an FSO. Weathervaning had compressed the dropped component between stud bolts. The flash identifies unrecognised risks and recommends revised task analysis, troubleshooting procedures, stop-work reinforcement, awareness training and investigation of handling aids.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) has published Safety Alert 293 about an incident in which a worker was struck on the head and seriously injured when a tensioning tool came loose and hit him.
IMCA SF 32/17. Themes: control of work, line of fire, machinery and equipment, management of change.