Investigation Report
Welder Burned While Torch-Cutting Process Piping During Decommissioning Preparations
05-28-2010 14:15 G02560 WC/630 Required Evacuation - LTA (>3 days) - Fire - Other
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon release
- DecommissioningHot workWorking at height
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Fire protectionEnergy and process isolationJob safety analysis
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation describes a welder burned while torch-cutting overhead process piping during platform decommissioning preparations. Released liquid hydrocarbons ignited his clothing. Findings address unremoved flammable contents, failure to follow task-analysis precautions, and omissions concerning draining and flushing. The report also records firefighting, medical evacuation and possible communication problems following crew changes.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Decommissioning; facility dismantling.
Classifications: Hot work; welding and cutting.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
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.