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All 101 in search- 202626 Mar
Fatal accident to a crew member on board the roll-on/roll-off cargo vessel Laureline
Investigates a crew member’s fatal crushing between a reversing trailer and Laureline’s structure during cargo operations at Purfleet. CCTV review and scene inspection informed analysis of driver–crew communication, danger-zone definitions, training and supervision. The report examines procedural weaknesses, subsequent safety actions and recommendations for an industry vehicle-deck code of practice.
- 202622 Jan
Umbilical support frame made contact with passing vehicle on public road
An umbilical support frame wing dropped during public-road transport and struck a passing vehicle. The flash identifies missing transport brackets, assumptions about retaining pins and absent securing instructions. Actions address drawing conformity, equipment marking, mobilisation and de-mobilisation verification, planning meetings and clear instructions for those moving specialist equipment.
- 202531 Jul
Container door opened during transit
A workshop container door opened during road transport back to its supplier, allowing a 36 kg cable reel to fall onto the lorry. The driver stopped safely and secured the door with straps. The flash emphasises securing contents and doors, supplier requirements and pre-mobilisation inspections.
- 20253 Jul
UK HSE: load falls from lorry and kills cyclist
A cyclist was killed when a heat exchanger weighing over 2.5 tons fell from a lorry after its load shifted on a bend and a securing strap snapped. HSE identified inadequate securing, poor-condition ratchet straps and missing load-security training and securing instructions. Lessons emphasise suitable securing equipment and trained personnel.
- 202518 Jun
Dropped pallet during forklift operation
A safety flash describes a 500kg pallet load falling from a flatbed truck and narrowly missing its driver during forklift unloading. It identifies load positioning, a high centre of gravity, fork positioning and personnel positioning issues. Lessons include revised forklift procedures and ensuring suppliers pack and deliver loads safely.
- 202427 Nov
Vital safety information (height of vehicle) found incorrect
A bucket truck’s correctly stowed hydraulic arm struck an overhead structure without damage. Measurement revealed that its stamped travelling height understated its actual height; subsequent fleet checks found further discrepancies. The flash recommends considering checks of vehicle heights, overhead clearances and the currency of printed manuals or instructions.
- 20247 Nov
Crush incident on board ro-ro cargo vessel Clipper Pennant with loss of 1 life
Investigates the fatal crushing of a bosun during semi-trailer loading aboard Clipper Pennant in Liverpool. Reconstructions examined restricted driver visibility and trailer positioning. Analysis addresses unsafe corner-stowage workarounds, a walkway inside the vehicle lane, conflicting duties, inadequate risk assessments and ineffective incident learning, with recommendations for coordinated vehicle-deck procedures and driver standards.
- 202431 Jul
Load lost from lorry on public road – inadequate securing of cargo
A lorry lost stacked hose cargo on a public road while negotiating a roundabout at low speed. Inadequate securing, unclear instructions and complacency were identified. The flash describes improved transport instructions covering securing materials, strap numbers and checking responsibilities, alongside a yard-team review of human factors.
- 202422 Jan
LTI – forklift knocked spooler bar onto person’s leg
A reversing forklift struck a spooler bar resting on wooden chocks at a third-party yard, causing it to roll onto a worker’s leg. The flash discusses unsuitable bar provision, combined supervisory roles and ineffective sensor positioning. Actions addressed risk assessments, banksman use, collision-warning systems and reversing cameras.
- 202313 Nov
Vehicle incident – driver tiredness
A company vehicle returning from a project site struck a stationary police vehicle after its tired driver continued towards a scheduled rest stop. A passenger suffered arm and nose injuries when the airbag deployed. The flash highlights driver changes, fatigue awareness, journey management, passenger vigilance and securing luggage and laptops.
- 20231 Sep
Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database, an Industry-Specific Worker Fatality Surveillance System — United States, 2014–2019
This surveillance report describes the creation, coding methods and findings of the Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction database for 2014–2019. It analyses 470 worker fatalities, compares inclusion criteria with other datasets, and discusses prevention opportunities. Missing information, delayed records and underreported road crashes constrain interpretation.
- 2023May
LPG forklift truck fire risk
This safety alert addresses fires during starting of LPG-powered forklift trucks and similar vehicles. Fuel-system deposits can cause valves to stick, while repeated starting attempts can release unburned gas. It specifies operator precautions and maintenance actions, including stopping further starting attempts, isolating the gas supply and ensuring ventilation.
- 202224 Oct
Failure of slings during loading operations
A forklift transported a large tank suspended by nylon slings over rough ground at a land-based location. Two slings failed, dropping and damaging the tank without injuries. The flash identifies unprotected sharp edges and likely high dynamic loads, recommending edge protection and considering alternative lifting arrangements.
- 202226 Jul
Third-party truck not in appropriate or safe condition
Joint inspections before pipe transport identified unsafe third-party trucks, including tyre defects, corroded trailer beds and worn bolster padding. Rejected vehicles were withdrawn pending rectification. The flash recommends defining supplier requirements and considering an inspection checklist, and separately describes a low-loader hydraulic hose failure that leaked approximately 10 litres.
- 202222 Jul
A focus on journey management
This safety flash examines two vehicle incidents: a car–forklift collision at a Dutch third-party site and a Brazilian transport incident following a driver’s medical issue. It discusses restricted visibility, uncommunicated hazards and gaps in driver assurance, recommending journey planning, intervention and clearer oversight of contracted transport.
- 20214 Nov
Safety warning about crushing injuries in stowage spaces after the loss of 1 life on ro-ro ferry Clipper Pennant
This bulletin presents initial findings following a bosun’s fatal crushing during semi-trailer loading aboard Clipper Pennant in Liverpool. It highlights restricted escape space beside the vessel’s structure and advises operators to review cargo procedures, assess and mark hazardous stowage spaces, and align crew briefings with vehicle-deck guidance.
- 2021Oct
Wheeled loading shovels
This safety notice addresses fatal vehicle–pedestrian collisions involving wheeled loading shovels, particularly in waste and recycling. It examines restricted visibility and larger buckets, emphasising strict pedestrian segregation while camera systems remain unproven or unavailable. It also discusses transport risk assessments, visibility aids, daily checks, driver training and enforcement of site rules.
- 20212 Jun
UK HSE: Employee in a port suffers life changing injuries in clamp truck incident
A port employee suffered injuries requiring leg amputation after being struck by a five-tonne clamp truck in a paper reel shed. The flash describes unsafe pedestrian–vehicle interaction, inadequately reviewed supervisory activities and missed learning from earlier incidents. HSE recommends separating pedestrians through physical barriers or clear, well-supervised safe systems of work.
- 20212 Feb
LTI: Stored energy – rigger injured leg working on quayside
A rigger suffered a significant lower-left-leg injury during night-time quayside lifting and vessel demobilisation. Identified factors included an accepted risky forklift method for moving slings, blocked walkways, restricted driver visibility, removed high-visibility clothing, reduced lighting, absent port induction and poorly controlled simultaneous activities. The flash encourages stopping work when required.
- 2021Feb
Failure of a road tanker pressure/vacuum relief valve
HSE safety alert describes a modified road-tanker relief valve that stuck open, releasing nitric acid vapour without injuries or property damage. A welded nut obstructed the valve stem. It calls for visual checks for unauthorised modifications, manufacturer-guided servicing and verification of both pressure and vacuum protection functions.
- 202016 Dec
Unexpected truck movement caused rigger to fall off a ladder
A rigger bruised his leg after a container truck moved while he was removing its final chain hook from a ladder. The flash identifies missing driver briefing, incomplete risk assessment and non-use of the permitted work platform, and calls for clearer communication and formal work controls for third-party drivers.
- 202023 Oct
UK HSE: Employee's foot crushed by forklift at maritime freight logistics company
A worker suffered multiple foot fractures when a 15 tonne forklift ran over his foot while steel coils were being unloaded and stacked in a South Wales shed. The flash reports HSE prosecution of the maritime logistics company and findings of inadequate workplace transport risk control and assessment.
- 202024 Jul
Cargo Ignited on Truck Bed During Transportation
A truck carrying materials from a warehouse to a vessel experienced a cargo fire, extinguished by the driver without injury or truck damage. The ignition source remained undetermined. Concerns included unsecured cargo, flammable hand sanitiser and inadequate segregation. Recommendations address packaging, securing, load integrity checks and eliminating potential ignition sources before travel.
- 202023 Jun
Crewman fatally injured while standing on the stern ramp of Seatruck Progress
This safety flash summarises MAIB findings on a fatal semi-trailer strike on Seatruck Progress’s stern ramp. A port tractor was pushing the trailer ashore while the officer used a mobile telephone. It highlights obstructed driver visibility, distraction, absent vehicle–pedestrian segregation and missing ramp monitoring controls.
- 202010 Jun
Accident on the stern ramp of the ro-ro freight ferry Seatruck Progress with loss of 1 life
Investigates a third officer’s fatal injury during trailer discharge from Seatruck Progress at Liverpool. Analysis examines obstructed driver visibility, mobile telephone distraction, ineffective warnings and absent pedestrian segregation. Reconstruction and CCTV review inform findings on ship–shore traffic control, generic risk assessments, procedures and safety culture.
- 20205 May
Positive observation: Plexiglass shields installed in company shared vehicles
This safety flash describes a company initiative to install plexiglass shields in shared vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic, supplementing cleaning and disinfection. Two vehicles had been modified to separate drivers from rear-seat passengers. It encourages further preventive ideas and reminds everyone to clean frequently touched surfaces.
- 201916 Jul
High potential near miss – Storage box dropped from forklift
A high-potential near miss involved a storage box weighing approximately 770 kg falling 4 m from forklift forks at a supply base. Non-captive pockets were used after handling information was not passed to new personnel. Lessons include reviewing handling instructions and clearly marking lifting locations visible from ground level.
- 201918 Jun
Three fatalities: Stored energy; Falling objects; Traffic management
This flash summarises three fatal workplace incidents involving a whipping concrete delivery hose, collapsing plastic bale stacks and reversing mobile plant. It reports failures in exclusion-zone enforcement, contractor oversight, secure storage, risk assessment and pedestrian–vehicle segregation, and points members towards related IMCA safety materials.
- 201825 Sep
Fatal Traffic Accident on Board a Large Vessel
A duty officer was fatally struck by a reversing trailer during loading on a large Ro-Ro vessel. Findings identified absent reversing assistance, inadequate supervision and failure to follow cargo handling instructions. Lessons emphasise situational awareness, stronger high-visibility clothing requirements and compliance with safety helmet requirements.
- 2018Aug
Life-Saving Rules (IOGP Report 459)
Introduces nine revised Life-Saving Rules for oil and gas workers, supported by analysis of reported fatalities from 2008–2017. Explains organisational conditions for implementation, leadership commitment, ongoing engagement and integration with existing management systems. Provides guidance on hazardous activities, work authorisation, energy isolation and personal safeguards.
- 201814 Jun
Recent prosecutions by the UK HSE
Two UK HSE prosecution summaries describe a worker crushed during vehicle unloading and two workers burnt in an electrical flashover after bypassing a fuse-panel interlock. Findings include inadequate work systems, unloading training and driver briefing, alongside absent electrical safety rules, permits and risk assessment.
- 201824 Apr
Load fell from trailer after it was inadequately secured
A trailer load fell onto a port road after a loose lashing end caught in the tractor unit wheels and broke the strap. The flash examines inadequate securing, an unstable winch and unsuitable pallet, and recommends securing loads before movement and discussing loading arrangements with the driver.
- 20182 Mar
Fatality: worker crushed between two items of moving plant
This safety flash describes a fatal crushing between a reversing 21-tonne tracked excavator engaged in digging and a stationary dumper truck. It reports HSE advice on safeguarding and pedestrian segregation where separate activities cannot be avoided, and invites members to review traffic separation in quayside, dry dock and shipyard contexts.
- 20182 Mar
Worker fatally injured in falling from a scissor-lift platform which collided with another vehicle
A worker suffered fatal injuries after an LGV struck his scissor-lift platform, ejecting him onto a roadway from a height of 1.5 metres. The flash reports HSE findings on inadequate planning of work at height and the need to segregate it spatially or temporally from workplace transport.
- 20182 Mar
Worker lost his leg when he was hit by a forklift truck during lifting operations
A banksman suffered a left-leg amputation at the knee after a forklift struck his heel during pipe-spool loading onto a flatbed truck. The HSE found inadequate planning and organisation of the lift. Its inspector identified tag lines or push sticks as the safest method for controlling this load rather than using hands.
- 20182 Mar
Worker struck and injured by tipper truck
A construction worker walking on a haul road was struck and run over by a tipper truck, sustaining serious injuries and later requiring amputation. The flash reports inadequate protected walkways, uncontrolled site access and an outdated traffic management plan, emphasising separation of pedestrians and vehicles.
- 2018Mar
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Employer Fact 2018
This employer fact sheet addresses fatigued driving in oil and gas extraction. It outlines alertness risks and illustrates a fatal truck crash. Recommended measures include fatigue policies, journey planning, limits on work and driving hours, rest and sleep opportunities, rested transport drivers, worker education and protection for stop-work decisions.
- 2018Mar
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Workers Fact 2018
This fact sheet explains fatigued driving risks for oil and gas extraction workers, including long journeys, extended shifts, body-clock effects and medications. It describes warning signs and a fatal crash, then outlines sleep, travel planning, rest breaks and stop-work measures, distinguishing temporary caffeine use from adequate sleep.
- 201712 Dec
Two industrial vehicle incidents
Two industrial vehicle cases describe a delivery driver fatally crushed by an overloaded forklift overturning and an employee permanently paralysed after falling from a tar laying machine’s bonnet into its hopper. The flash highlights pedestrian separation during unloading, safe work procedures, and planning and risk assessment for work at height.
- 20177 Nov
Near miss: Worker in dockyard almost struck by a ‘cherry picker’ crane
A shipyard visitor walking towards a dry dock narrowly avoided a reversing cherry picker mobile crane. The operator had not checked before reversing, pedestrian markings had faded, and stored materials obstructed traffic separation. Actions included operator toolbox talks, removing walkway obstructions and repainting separation markings.
- 20177 Nov
Two yard-based fatal road traffic accidents (UK HSE)
This safety flash describes two fatal yard vehicle incidents: uncontrolled forward movement during HGV coupling and a pedestrian struck by a reversing telehandler. HSE findings address coupling systems, trailer parking brakes, driver training and pedestrian segregation. IMCA highlights traffic management and safety culture within subcontracted haulage.
- 20171 Sep
Passenger safety in retrofitted mini-vans/buses
Inspections in Azerbaijan found inadequate seat anchorage in retrofitted passenger vehicles despite supplier certification. The flash highlights potential seat detachment during collisions and non-conformance with UN vehicle requirements. It invites members to inspect anchorages and relays guidance on suitable bolts and securing supporting rails and beams to the chassis.
- 20171 Sep
Worker trapped and injured by reversing vehicle
A spotter at a land-based seismic survey camp injured his right wrist when trapped between a reversing mobile crane’s extended outrigger and a well house. He lost balance in snow, while the operator continued after losing visual contact. The flash recommends clear communication protocols and stopping when visual or verbal contact is lost.
- 20171 Sep
Worker was injured by a forklift truck
A reversing forklift struck a worker, fracturing his pelvis, and his employer was prosecuted and fined. The HSE investigation identified failures to consider risks from vehicles and pedestrians sharing an area, implement a traffic management plan and install physical barriers to segregate them.
- 201712 Jul
Attempted Robbery During Transport Results in Medical Attention
An employee travelling towards Lagos airport was attacked with a knife during an attempted phone theft while the transport vehicle was held in slow traffic. Assailants broke both rear windows. The employee moved forward, and police cleared traffic for hospital treatment of multiple deep lacerations.
- 201731 May
Mobile Engine Hazard Alert
This hazard alert addresses ignition of flammable vapours by mobile engines and auxiliary motors during oil and gas operations. It outlines fire risk assessment, equipment positioning, atmospheric monitoring and access controls, and suggests protective engine systems. Workers are instructed to evacuate immediately when an engine over-revs or runs away.
- 201712 May
More than a dropped object – The need for vigilance during cargo operations
A safety flash describes a 15 kg object penetrating a car windscreen near a port, narrowly missing a mother and child. It was thought to have been left on a container returning from offshore. Recommendations address pre-transportation checks, secure loads, separation from lifts and reporting dropped or potentially dropped objects.
- 201712 May
Unsecured cargo inside containers
Two incidents describe unsecured container cargo: a 1.5-tonne load moved during road transport, and a 95 kg blower motor fell onto a deck while crew attempted to secure it. The flash highlights potential injury and vehicle-control risks, recommending confirmation of load security, clear responsibilities and communication between cargo, lifting and transport teams.
- 201727 Feb
Crewman struck and injured by forklift truck
A crewman was struck by an unloaded forklift while walking through a shipyard, subsequently developing shoulder and hip pain and being placed on restricted work. The flash examines cab blind spots, pedestrian awareness and absent traffic management. Actions include reviewing traffic-management standards, limiting vehicle speeds and recommending workforce consultation.
- 201612 Jul
Worker seriously injured when 1 tonne load fell on him
A worker assisting a forklift operator to remove a one-tonne marble sheet from a container suffered serious crush injuries, a fractured sternum and head lacerations when it fell on him. The HSE identified an unsafe system of work and successfully prosecuted the cargo handling company.
- 201629 Apr
Fatality: Crew member struck by forklift during quayside operations
A vessel crew member was fatally struck by a forklift while approaching quayside containers to unload stores. Initial findings from the ongoing investigation identified operator blind spots and sunlight as possible contributory factors. The flash highlights visibility and traffic segregation, alongside reviews of mobilisation procedures, risk assessments, briefings and supervision.
- 201518 May
Earth Moving Machinery – changes to visibility requirements
HSE alerts earth-moving machinery manufacturers and importers to withdrawn presumption of conformity for visibility requirements. It calls for conformity reviews, risk-based design improvements and revised instructions where short-term improvements are unavailable. Guidance describes visibility maps showing approximate blind spots, test-object dimensions and operator eye position to communicate residual risks.
- 201421 Jul
Lack of Communication/Failure to Stop Job Results in Fatality
During casing operations, a crew continued using a rented forklift despite an incorrectly secured fork carriage. Attempts to reposition the forks dislodged the carriage, which fell onto a worker standing beneath it and caused fatal injuries. The account highlights misunderstanding of hydraulic pins and an unheeded warning about the worker’s position.
- 20148 Jul
Hydraulic hose failure caused collapse of heavy haulage trailer
A hydraulic hose burst while a heavy haulage trailer carried a 157t suction pile along a quayside, causing the trailer to list and the pile saddles to contact concrete. Cranes stabilised and relocated the load. The flash discusses inaccessible hoses, maintenance planning, failure assessment and consideration of pre-use pressure checks.
- 201421 May
Failure to Recognize Hazards Results in Two Downed Powerlines in the Same Day
Two vehicle incidents occurred on the same day during rig removal and departure. An extended truck pole struck and broke an overhead ground wire after its height went unchecked. Following a safety stand-down, another truck’s load leaned on a steep shoulder, struck a power pole and brought it down across the lease road.
- 201421 May
Improper Pre-Trip Inspection Leads to Runaway Trailer
This alert describes a trailer separating from its tractor during a left turn onto an access road. The detached trailer travelled uncontrolled downhill and collided with a security shack at the bottom. The title links the event to an improper pre-trip inspection.
- 201419 Feb
Tank Cable Strike Results in Injury to Employee
An alert describes loading a standing 400bbl tank onto a bed truck using a winch and tank bridle. The tank bottom slipped out and the bridle broke despite prior visual inspection. The recoiling line’s tail chain penetrated the rear cab window, injuring the driver’s head and face.
- 201428 Jan
Struck by Incident Results in Leg Injury
A rig crew preparing for cementing substituted old casing for a missing PVC shaker-bypass pipe. A forklift operator inserted a fork through the casing to lift it from a junk box. The casing caught the box lip, fell off the fork and struck a flagger’s leg, causing a large abrasion.
- 2013Nov
Workplace health, safety and welfare. Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Approved Code of Practice and guidance
This Approved Code of Practice reproduces the Workplace Regulations and explains workplace health, safety and welfare requirements. It covers maintenance, ventilation, temperature, lighting, cleanliness, workstation suitability, floors, vehicle routes and welfare facilities. Guidance distinguishes legal duties from recommendations and addresses accessibility, fall prevention and safe window cleaning.
- 201325 Jun
Loading and securing of cargo
This safety flash highlights two occasions involving unsecured cargo in containers and vehicles, resulting in unnecessary manual handling. It offers suggestions on balanced loading, protective packing, lashing and wedging, segregation of incompatible materials, secure doors and secondary retention, and planning loads to facilitate unloading.
- 20134 Apr
High potential near-miss during equipment testing
A forklift used to tension an electrical cable remained connected to a worktable after testing. A subsequent operator drove away, dragging the table approximately one metre before stopping. Nobody was injured. Findings highlighted missing procedures and job safety analysis, poor communication and omitted vehicle checks.
- 201220 May
Fatality – Worker Struck by Falling Pipe Tub
This alert describes a fatal pipe-tub loading incident involving two adjacent trucks. A tub slid sideways during winching and fell off the trailer when the driver slackened the winch. It struck the second driver in the chest while he was securing items to another tub; he later died.
- 201220 Apr
Near Miss: Crane Contacts High Power Electrical Lines
A crane configured with a short boom contacted and broke overhead power lines while entering a location with a rigger assisting the operator. No injuries occurred. The alert reports that the operator and rigger had apparently been distracted and failed to notice the lines overhead.
- 201220 Mar
Struck By Incident Results in Sprained Ankle
A truck driver’s assistant sustained a sprained ankle when a tank skid struck his foot during unloading with a truck-mounted winch. Forward truck movement tightened the line and shifted the tank slightly while the assistant attempted to disconnect the load line before the manoeuvre was complete.
- 2012
OSHA Fatal Facts, Oil Patch No. 1-2012
An oilfield crew’s pickup overturned on a wet road at night after approaching a curve at unsafe speed, killing two occupants who were ejected. The alert recommends seat-belt use, company vehicle safety programmes, speed adjustment for adverse conditions, fatigue-related driving restrictions and proper vehicle maintenance.
- 201120 May
Rig Move – Caught Between Truck and Load
During a rig move, a floorman was trapped between a generator house skid and a reversing truck preparing to load it. Another driver shouted for the truck to stop, preventing more serious injury. The worker experienced chest pain and minor bruising; precautionary hospital X-rays were negative.
- 201021 May
Rig Move – Rotary Table Fell off Truck
During a rig move, a rotary table weighing approximately eight tons fell from a subcontractor’s truck after one chain binder broke and the remaining three loosened. The falling load damaged the road surface. Its skid absorbed the impact, with inspection planned before return to service.
- 201010 May
Rollover risk associated with the use of road vehicles in off-road applications in quarries
This HSE alert addresses road-vehicle rollover risks in quarries following a fatal overturn involving a contractor’s employee. It describes roof collapse and calls for employers to review rollover risk assessments and operator protection, fit additional protection where necessary, and ensure seat belts are fitted and worn.
- 201023 Mar
Death prompts telehandler warning
HSE warns telehandler users following a fatal accident in Scotland and two earlier similar deaths. The latest operator was suspected of leaning through a broken side window before being crushed by the descending boom. The alert explains the window’s guarding function and calls for replacement, damage reporting and daily cab-window checks.
- 2010Mar
Whole-body vibration
Guidance explains whole-body vibration duties, exposure estimation and back-pain risk for vehicle drivers and machine operators. It covers representative vibration data, daily directional assessment, shocks and jolts, vehicle and seat maintenance, driver training and posture. Informal symptom monitoring is distinguished from formal health surveillance, which is considered inappropriate for whole-body vibration.
- 2009Oct
Overflow + Ignition = Tank Farm Fire! (Part 2) — Process Safety Beacon, October 2009
This bulletin examines a tank overflow followed by an explosion and spreading fires, with a responding truck believed to have supplied ignition. It explains how internal combustion engines can ignite flammable atmospheres or accelerate on vapour intake, and highlights vehicle restrictions, conditional hot-work permits and plant-specific air-shut-off requirements.
- 200925 Jun
Offloading Equipment Results in High Potential Near Miss
An employee climbed onto a container on a flatbed truck to attach lifting slings before offloading. The driver was then instructed to reverse towards the crane. As the truck moved, the employee dropped onto one knee to avoid losing balance or falling from the container.
- 200826 Sep
Rig Move Vehicle Incident
A lowboy carrying a 60 ton (approximately 55 Mg) crane overturned while leaving a new location after a U-turn. Its left rear tyres sank into the uncompacted edge of a recently built-up access road. The truck and crane landed on their left sides; nobody was injured.
- 200710 May
Forklift truck incident
A forklift’s forks pushed an i-beam spreader bar towards a pipe rack, trapping a short service employee’s left calf and causing severe bruising. The flash examines interrupted mentoring during lift preparation and recommends stopping work when the mentor leaves, explaining procedures and communicating crush hazards.
- 20061 Jul
Forklift Incident – Broken Leg
A forklift was reversing to reposition drill collars on wooden planks when the collars rolled forwards along its forks. A worker tried to restrain them with his right foot while signalling for the forks to tilt back. His foot slipped, and a falling collar fractured his right leg.
- 20061 Jun
Forklift Cut Electrical Line with Outrigger
A forklift operator failed to notice that the off-side outrigger had been placed on the ground as wheel chocks. During vehicle movement, it struck and severed a 480 volt supply cable serving the rig camp transformer. The breaker tripped, and the operator jumped clear unharmed.
- 20051 Feb
Securing of loads
A road transport incident involved the uppermost of five stacked empty skips being blown onto the road, without injury or vehicle damage. The investigation identified likely causes involving stacking height, increasing winds and inadequate securing. The flash also notes that transport resumed in much the same manner with an extra strop.
- 20053 Jan
Driving policy
This safety flash shares a member company’s reminder about driving policy. It highlights seatbelts as a means of reducing injury and improving survival, discusses accident risks associated with mobile telephone use while driving, and stresses drivers’ responsibility for the safety of passengers and other road users.
- 20053 Jan
Dropped object during delivery of offshore container
A worker spotted a four-foot metal rod or brace atop an offshore container delivered to a warehouse. The driver had travelled several miles through a city centre with the object on the trailer. The flash describes a haulage risk-assessment review and supplier reminders about cargo presentation guidelines.
- 20043 Dec
Vehicle Incident Results in Two Fatalities
An off-duty mechanic driving a company pickup collected six non-company passengers, with two travelling in the cab and four in the bed. The pickup rolled when the driver swerved to avoid a pothole, killing two passengers and injuring the driver and remaining passengers.
- 20043 Jun
Fatal Accident Involving a Forklift
A forklift manoeuvring to collect gas cylinders hit a 3.8-ton storage rack positioned on its side for repair beside a workshop. The rack toppled onto a worker, injuring his abdomen and trapping his foot. He died from internal haemorrhage three hours later despite prompt treatment and evacuation by plane.
- 20043 May
Rig Carrier Drives Off Accidentally
A rig mechanic was installing the sixth jack on a parked carrier rig when a supervisor changed the transmission from road to hoist mode. Engine speed rose suddenly and the carrier moved forward unintentionally. Switching back to road mode did not halt it; it stopped after striking a gate hut.
- 20037 Oct
Rig Move Results in Fall and Near Miss
A roustabout removing a roadside pillar stumbled over gypsum while walking ahead of a derrick dolly during a rig move. After he fell and sat up, an outside wheel brushed his shoulder. The alert describes a near miss in which a slightly closer position could have resulted in crushing.
- 20031 Sep
Internal explosion within 12V forklift battery
A sealed 12 V lead-acid forklift battery exploded internally during engine start-up after satisfactory checks. Inspection identified sulphated, dried cell plates and a full mud space. The enclosure protected personnel from fragments and electrolyte. Recommendations included annual battery replacement and consideration of exposed-battery work in permits and maintenance procedures.
- 2003Sep
BLSR Operating Ltd. Vapor Cloud Fire — Final Investigation Report
This investigation examines a fatal vapour-cloud deflagration during oilfield waste unloading near Rosharon, Texas. It analyses waste flammability, tank withdrawal methods and diesel-engine ignition, identifying backfire as the most likely ignition source. Recommendations address hazard information, closed-piping transfer, grounding, training and overspeed emergency procedures.
- 20031 Jul
Mugging and robbery
An employee returning to a vessel from Port of Spain accepted an unofficial lift and was robbed at gunpoint, beaten and held prisoner. He escaped during a distraction. The company advised employees to use official taxis, go ashore with a buddy and remain alert to their surroundings.
- 20031 Jun
Robbery at gunpoint
An employee needing roadside motoring assistance accepted help from strangers who then robbed him at gunpoint. The flash presents company advice on advance journey planning, vehicle familiarity and carrying a company mobile telephone, alongside police guidance on remaining calm, co-operating and observing details during a robbery.
- 20037 Mar
Improper Position of Helper Results in Lost Time Incident
A forklift operator and helper were attempting to place a kelly pipe into casing while the helper signalled to the driver. The pipe rolled off the forks, breaking the helper’s foot and ankle. Colleagues lifted it off his foot; absence from work was expected to last at least four weeks.
- 20037 Jan
Radio Antenna Contacts High Voltage Power Lines
During transport of a rig camp, a newly fitted radio antenna on the rig manager’s office building contacted a 22,000-volt overhead power line crossing the road. The antenna was severely damaged and the carrying truck lost two tyres. Nobody was injured; the company classified the event as a high-potential near miss.
- 20028 Dec
Vehicle Accidents – Seat Belts Save Lives
A safety alert describes a rig manager’s fatal vehicle rollover while travelling home from a rig site. He swerved to avoid a deer, but the vehicle struck the animal and entered a ditch. An attempt to correct its direction caused the rollover.
- 20028 Nov
Flash Flood Incident
A midnight crew-change journey in a desert area encountered flash flooding after prolonged heavy rain. Water carried the four-wheel-drive vehicle approximately 120 ft. Five occupants escaped through the windows onto its roof and radioed for help. They reached safety after the water subsided; nobody was injured, but the vehicle was damaged.
- 20021 Apr
Improper use of lifting equipment
A driller used a forklift to raise a rig sub-structure and push a connecting pin. While he hammered the pin, the fork slipped sideways and struck his right foot, causing a fracture. The contractor reiterated that forklifts shall only be used for lifting operations and handling goods.
- 200116 Sep
Fatality – Truck Rollover
This alert describes a company vehicle leaving the road and overturning, ejecting two occupants, one fatally and one with serious injuries. A records review identified another fatal rollover approximately three months earlier. Occupants in both incidents were reported not to have been wearing seat belts.
- 20012 Apr
Fork lift truck operation
A gripper fell from forklift forks during installation work on a vessel, seriously crushing a worker’s hand. The attachment rope was not secured against slipping. The flash recommends appropriate slings, shackles and securing devices, using forklifts for their intended purpose, and supervisory checks on ongoing work.
- 19996 Jan
Forklift Accident
During rig assembly, a forklift and a crane’s smaller whip line were used to position a derrick board carrying two workers. A chained crossbeam came apart, and the crane line pulled the board off the forks. Both workers fell or jumped; one sustained fatal head injuries after striking a rock.
- 19986 May
Forklift Safety
A rig toolpusher was killed while repairing a forklift hydraulic leak beneath a raised load. The load had been raised approximately 10 feet (3 metres). During an attempt to tighten the leaking fitting, it broke off the hydraulic line, causing the load to drop and trap him.
- 19986 May
Power Line Safety
During a rig move, a forklift transported a desanding motor suspended by a sling rather than supported beneath its frame. The raised forks snagged a power line, breaking its support pole. The operator jumped clear before the energised line contacted the forklift and was uninjured.
- Undated
Epidemiology Perspective
This presentation examines US oil and gas extraction fatality trends and motor vehicle risks. It outlines journey and fatigue management measures, considers in-vehicle monitoring and fatigue detection technologies, and explains the FOG database’s scope and sources. Industry collaboration supports targeted surveillance and responses to emerging hazards.
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Formosa Plastics Propylene Explosion — Case Study
This case study examines a propylene release, fire and explosions at Formosa’s Point Comfort olefins unit after a forklift-towed trailer pulled out a drain valve. It analyses vehicle impact protection, structural fireproofing, remote isolation and flame-resistant clothing, identifying gaps in hazard reviews and the reuse of plant designs without updated safety guidance.
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Safe use of work equipment
Approved Code of Practice and accompanying guidance explain PUWER duties for selecting, using, inspecting and maintaining work equipment. Coverage includes competence, machinery safeguarding, operating controls, energy isolation and travelling mobile equipment. The document distinguishes statutory requirements, approved-code provisions and non-compulsory guidance.