Investigation Report
Falling Crane Boom Trapped Mechanic’s Leg During Boom-Tip Replacement
05-13-2022 00:11 G01084 WD 74 Required Evacuation, LTA (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsDropped objectsHuman factors
- Inspection and maintenanceRigging
- Crane
- Job safety analysisOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a crane boom-tip replacement injury on West Delta 74 F. Removal of connector pins before rigging the mid-section allowed the boom to fall and trap a mechanic’s leg, causing a compound fracture. Findings identify incomplete job safety analysis, inadequate communication and unused required safety pins; the report also describes treatment and medical evacuation.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.