Investigation Report
Helicopter Mechanic Fell While Retrieving Tools from Aircraft
02-11-2019 16:40 00050 EI 120 Injury, Required Evacuation, LTA > 3 days
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsFalls from heightSlips, trips and falls
- Inspection and maintenanceWorking at height
- HelicopterPersonal protective equipment
- Fall preventionOperating and work procedures
- HelideckOffshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a helicopter mechanic’s fall while retrieving grease guns from an aircraft at an offshore facility. The report identifies oversized boots, loss of three-point contact and tools left on the aircraft. It describes impact injuries, unsuccessful helicopter evacuation attempts, transport ashore by vessel and subsequent relocation of aircraft maintenance onshore.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Helideck; helicopter landing deck.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.