Investigation Report
2023-003 727 Investigation of January 24, 2021, Seadrill West Neptune Drillship Fatality
2023-003 727 Investigation of January 24, 2021, Seadrill West Neptune Drillship Fatality
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- 2023-003
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsHuman factorsRisk management
- Inspection and maintenanceRigging
- Lifting accessories
- Job safety analysisOperating and work proceduresOperational supervisionStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
Investigates a fatal steel-plate tipping incident during lifting-gear inspection aboard West Neptune. The panel examines sling removal, unstable storage, task scope, risk assessment and contractor supervision. Interviews, document review and force calculations underpin findings on stabilisation and mentoring, with recommendations addressing scope changes and safe storage.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
2023-003.