Investigation Report
Falling Retrieval Tool Struck Worker’s Leg During Slickline Operations
02-04-2021 02:30 G07462 GB 260 Injury - Lifting - Wireline Unit
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- Lifting operationsWell intervention
- Exclusion zones
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a slickline injury at Baldpate Platform involving a released retrieval tool that fell, toppled and struck a worker’s left leg. Findings identify an unenforced red zone, insufficient lubricator extension and wire interference with the retrieval latch. The report records medical treatment and an incident of noncompliance.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.