Investigation Report

Support Guide Frame Fell During Riser and Blowout Preventer Removal

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

05-19-2018 13:23 G11081 GC 645 Required Evac., RW/JT (>3 days)

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Summary

BSEE investigates injuries to two workers when a lateral support guide frame fell during riser and blowout preventer removal on the Holstein Spar Rig. The report examines premature removal of supporting nuts, conflicting supervisory instructions, unread task documentation and failure to stop work when instructions departed from the planned sequence.

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About This Record
Original title
05-19-2018 13:23 G11081 GC 645 Required Evac., RW/JT (>3 days)
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Dropped Objects, Falls from Height, Human Factors
Activity
Lifting Operations, Working at Height
Control
Job Safety Analysis, Operating and Work Procedures, Operational Supervision, Stop-Work Authority
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Offshore Installation
Link
Checked , working
Record
bsee-b51364bab7 · added 2 October 2026

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