Description of Incident
The United States’ Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has published Safety Alert 489 relating to a person who was injured after a fall through an open hatch. The alert reiterates the need to remain vigilant of your surroundings.
A worker on a blowout preventer platform fell through an open hatch cover that had been removed due to damage. The worker sustained injuries to his leg and knee.
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