Compliance and Enforcement
Incident Disclosure 2018
High Potential Near Miss
ExxonMobil has reported a high potential near miss incident on the Hebron Platform.
On November 27, 2018, a cement head approximately 1 m in height, was secured in the vertical position in a container basket in preparation for loading. 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 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.
Media Contacts:
Lynn Evans
Public Affairs
(709) 273-1583
Lynn.evans@exxonmobil.com
C-NLOPB
Lesley Rideout
Communications Lead
(709) 778-4224
(709) 725-2900 (cell)
lrideout@cnlopb.ca