Investigation Report
Worker Fell Against Pump Fittings During Sand Removal
08-09-2013 19:15 G02118 EI 338 K LTA (> 3 days) / Required Evacuation / Rib Injury
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Falls from heightSlips, trips and falls
- Working at height
- HoseLadder
- Fall preventionOperational supervision
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
A contractor removing sand with an air hose fell backwards from approximately 32 inches when the wedged hose released, striking pipeline pump fittings and cracking three ribs. The investigation identifies unused ladder access and deck-level footing alternatives, notes sand as a possible contributing factor, and records inadequate supervision.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Ladder; ladders.
Classifications: Fall prevention; edge protection; guardrails.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.