Investigation Report

Floorhand Trapped Finger While Lowering Mud Bucket with Air Hoist

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

06-26-2018 15:15 G10942 VK 823 Required Evac., LTA (>3 days)

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Summary

BSEE investigates a floorhand’s finger injury while moving a mud bucket with an air hoist on an offshore rig. Lowering trapped his finger between the bucket handle and a snubbing post, leading to fingertip amputation. Findings identify missing signalling arrangements, incomplete job safety analysis and failure to follow hands-free lifting procedures.

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About This Record
Original title
06-26-2018 15:15 G10942 VK 823 Required Evac., LTA (>3 days)
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Crushing and Pinch Points, Hand and Finger Injuries
Activity
Lifting Operations, Manual Handling
Control
Job Safety Analysis, Lifting Plan, Operating and Work Procedures, Safety Communication
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Offshore Installation
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-3574af6565 · added 2 October 2026

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