Investigation Report

Floorhand Injured During Personnel Hoisting for Top-Drive Inspection

BSEEBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

08-25-2018 03:45 G12008 SS 349 Required Evac., LTA (>3 days)

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Summary

BSEE investigates a floorhand injury during personnel hoisting for a post-jarring top-drive inspection on H&P rig 107 at Ship Shoal Block 349. A snagged secondary safety line pulled against the rising hoist line. Racked drill pipe obstructed the operator’s view, and the required flagger was absent. The floorhand was evacuated by helicopter.

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About This Record
Original title
08-25-2018 03:45 G12008 SS 349 Required Evac., LTA (>3 days)
Publisher
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement
Type
Investigation Report
Date
Unknown
Topic
Human Factors, Line of Fire
Activity
Drilling, Inspection and Maintenance, Lifting Operations, Working at Height
Equipment
Fall Protection Equipment, Winch
Control
Job Safety Analysis, Operational Supervision
Sector
Upstream Oil and Gas
Setting
Offshore Installation
Link
Checked , working
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bsee-ea847f02bd · added 2 October 2026

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