Investigation Report
Worker Fell into Sea While Cleaning Crane Skid
02-25-2014 15:00 G02587 SM 128 Required Evacuation / LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- DrowningFalls from heightSlips, trips and falls
- Working at height
- CranePersonal protective equipment
- Evacuation, escape and rescueFall prevention
- Offshore installation
Summary
A contractor cleaning oil from a crane skid lost his footing and fell approximately 90 feet into the Gulf of Mexico after a safety-chain u-bolt broke. The investigation discusses possible slippery conditions, absorbent-pad trip hazards and worn boots, alongside escape-rope use, boat recovery and subsequent hospital treatment.
Classifications: Drowning; man overboard; person overboard.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Evacuation, escape and rescue; EER; escape and rescue.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.