PSA responds to injury onboard North Sea Brage platform
Nov. 27, 2023
The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has opened an investigation into an injury to a technician onboard the Brage platform in the North Sea last week.
OSLO, Norway — The Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has opened an investigation into an injury to a technician onboard the Brage platform in the North Sea last week.
OKEA operates the facility, which is 125 km west of Bergen.
During depressurization for maintenance on a well that was shut down, the valve block came loose and struck a person in the face, causing injuries. The person had to be transported to Haukeland Hospital for further treatment.
A PSA team is examining the causes of the incident.