Investigation Report
Rigger Struck by Suspended Load During Casing Offloading
02-29-2012 03:45 G14428 VR 376 A Required Evacuation - LTA (>3days) - Other
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Cargo transferLifting operationsRigging
- Crane
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperational supervisionStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation of a casing offloading incident on the Rowan Joe Douglas describes a rigger struck by a suspended load after wrapping a tag line around his waist. He sustained a dislocated shoulder. Findings identify blocked walkways, inexperience and inadequate supervision, and discuss earlier stop-work interventions and rigger qualification requirements.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.