Fatal Incident in Al Baraka
Country:
Oman
Company:
Al Baraka Oilfield Services
Industry:
Oilfield
Year:
2022
Type:
Personnel Injury
Consequence:
Fatality
Incident Description
It is with deep regret and great sadness that we inform you of a work-related fatality that occurred today 22 November) in the Al Bahja area The deceased was a 28-year-old Omani working as Roustabout for Al Baraka Oil Field Services at Hazar field.
The incident occurred during the annual maintenance activity of Hoist 78 when the emergency escape system supporting frame, which is part of the monkey board that was on the ground at the time, struck the deceased resulting in a fatal injury.
The deceased was struck (Right side of his head) by the emergency escape system supporting frame. (see pic)
Immediate Actions
Discuss with your crew/team how the following is managed at the site
Job Planning
- Out-of-sight areas
- Risks Identified & Assessed
- Crew experience for the Task
- Line of fire risks Drops, lifting, etc.
- Managing maintenance activities on site
Competent & Effective Supervision
- Number of concurrent activities and tasks
- Handover of tasks
- Checking the condition of the area/ equipment for unfinished tasks
Effectiveness of Tool Box Talk
- All crew part of TBT
- Roles & responsibilities assigned
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