Investigation Report
Finger Laceration During Blowdown Separator Sight-Glass Removal
07-18-2013 12:00 G02697 HI / A 536 Required Evacuation / LTA (>3Days) / Blowdown Separator
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionHand and finger injuriesMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Personal protective equipmentProcess pipework and pipelines
- Job safety analysis
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a severe finger laceration during sight-glass removal from an out-of-service blowdown separator at HI A536 C. Corroded pipe nipples broke, allowing the glass’s weight and momentum to drive the worker’s finger against a corroded bracket. Findings identify missing gloves, incomplete task coverage in the BJSA and improper removal technique.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
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.