Investigation Report
Hose Rupture Injured Workers During Coiled Tubing Reel Nitrogen Blowdown
07-17-2025 0752 G09216 GB 215 Multiple Injuries
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionLine of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Well intervention
- Hose
- Operating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An investigation examines three first-aid injuries during nitrogen blowdown of a coiled tubing reel at Garden Banks Block 215. A high-pressure hose ruptured, striking two workers; another injured his knee avoiding it. Findings identify corrosion and oxidation, absent hose restraints, and missing inspection and preventive maintenance arrangements.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.