Investigation Report
Floorhand Fell into HydraRacker Track Gap While Lifting Elevator Insert
09-18-2020 06:40 G36155 GB 1003 Required Evacuation, RW/JT (1-3 days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsSlips, trips and falls
- DrillingManual handling
- Operational supervisionRisk assessment
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
BSEE investigates a floorhand’s fractured fibula aboard the Khamsin drillship at Garden Banks Block 1003. While lifting an elevator insert, his foot slipped into a HydraRacker track gap and he fell. Findings identify unsafe task location, inadequate planning, missed hazards and shortcomings in supervision and task risk assessment.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Manual handling; manual lifting.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.