Tag: BSEE

BSEE informs of an incident where an auxiliary line’s abrading caused a rope guard to fail, and provides lessons learned.

According to BSEE, a contractor was injured by a severe flash fire while performing “hot work” on a pipeline skid during decommissioning activities.

As BSEE informs a high-potential near-miss recently occurred on a Gulf of Mexico energy facility. While using the platform crane to suspend a wireline lubricator, the pin holding the hook on the crane stinger backed out, resulting in the hook and lubricator falling.

According to BSEE in 2020, the Bureau determined Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) to be the leading cause of nonfatal occupational injuries, with 157,290 cases attributed to strains alone.

Since the beginning of 2022, BSEE has seen a significant trend in reported incidents with causes or contributing factors that point to Short Service Employees.

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) field personnel have indicated a need for increased operator awareness when using temporary equipment (TE).

BSEE was informed about several recent events involving the improper use or disposal of chemicals, and provides lessons learned.

BSEE inspectors have observed multiple crane components in poor condition on idle facilities throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

BSEE informed that recently, several fires occurring during hot work have been reported. Hot work is any job with the potential to create an ignition source, such as an open flame, sparks, or high temperatures. Examples of hot work include welding, using acetylene torches, and grinding and cutting metal.

The BSEE informs about an incident where a lead mechanic suffered a severe leg injury while performing a boom tip changeout on an offshore pedestal crane.