Investigation Report
Finger Trapped Between Chain and Grating During Derigging
05-11-2008 22:50 G01072 WD/40 Required Evacuation - RW/JT (>3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuries
- Rigging
- Lifting accessoriesWinch
- Construction
- Offshore installation
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Summary
An investigation records a finger injury during derigging on West Delta Platform A. A crew member operating a lower-deck tugger tightened rather than slackened the snatch-block assembly, trapping the worker’s finger between chain and grating. The worker was evacuated, received stitches and was assigned restricted duty.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Winch; winches.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.