ExxonMobil has reported a high potential near miss incident on the Hebron Platform.Tuesday, a cement head approximately one metre in height, was secured in the vertical position in a container basket in preparation for loading, according to an incident disclosure.
While in the process of installing a lifting cap onto the cement head, the cement head came loose from the securing strap and tipped onto its side inside the container basket.
There were two personnel in the basket at the time of the incident. Ongoing work was immediately stopped and the area was secured. Although there were no injuries associated with this incident, it had the potential for a major injury as it could have resulted in a fracture, the report noted.
The area was immediately cleared of all personnel and secured before resuming operations.
The C-NLOPB is continuing to monitor ExxonMobil’s investigation of the incident.
