Investigation Report
2023-002 1003 BSEE Panel Investigation Report Khamsin Drillship Fatality
2023-002 1003 BSEE Panel Investigation Report Khamsin Drillship Fatality
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- 2023-002
- Unknown
- Line of fireRisk management
- DrillingLifting operations
- Hand toolsWinch
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperating and work proceduresStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installationVessel
Summary
Investigation of a fatal riser-pulling incident aboard Pacific Khamsin examines a hydraulic torque wrench freed using a hydraulic utility winch. The released wrench struck the worker and lifted him upwards. Analysis addresses tool compatibility, absent load indication, work procedures, hazard assessments, competency assurance and stop-work practices.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
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: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
2023-002.