Investigation Report
Platform Fire During Deck-Plating Replacement
02-21-2024 1319 G13808 HI A 379B Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHuman factors
- Hot workInspection and maintenance
- Grinding equipmentStorage tanks
- Fire protectionIgnition source controlJob safety analysisOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a platform fire during deck-plating replacement at HI A 379 B. Grinding sparks passed through fire blankets into a chemical storage area. The report examines conflicting hot-work documents, failure to remove flammable materials and inadequate pre-job discussion, alongside firefighting measures and a possible helicopter-related contribution.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Grinding equipment; angle grinder; grinding wheel.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.