Investigation Report
Mooring Line Pinned Welder Against Handrail During Crane Lowering
03-28-2004 08:00 G02592 SM/149 Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsLine of fire
- Lifting operationsRigging
- Mooring lines
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysis
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation records a welder’s leg fracture when a five-inch mooring line, being lowered by crane from a drilling rig, pinned him against a handrail. The report discusses uncontrolled descent and worker positioning, notes prior job safety analysis and training, and records medical evacuation.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Mooring lines; mooring rope; mooring wire.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.