IOGP high potential event report

Incident description:

A plastic folding table weighing about 20kg, fell 8.1m from a storage position to the deck below while a helicopter was on final approach. No one was near the point of impact at the time of the event. The potential outcome of the event on the DROPS Consequence Calculator indicates ‘Fatality’.

What Went Wrong:

Pre-landing inspections conducted failed to identify the table in a hazardous location or as a potential flying object. Inadequate identification and implementation of lessons learned from similar event previously experienced by contractor. Table was left at a location susceptible to helicopter downdraft for reasons unknown.

Corrective Actions:

Increased focus needed for helicopter operations and housekeeping Increase awareness helicopter downdraft