The work involved the use of a hydraulic pin puller that failed, the release said, which turned the puller rod into a projectile. The 6.8-kilogram rod flew about 19 metres across the deck, ...

Potential fatality avoided on ExxonMobil platform as projectile plunges onto walkway. Regulator declares a 'near miss' as 6.8 kg object travels 19 metres across pipe deck, before dropping 21 metres ...

The work involved the use of a hydraulic pin puller that failed, which turned the puller rod into a projectile. The 6.8-kilogramme rod flew about 19 metres across the deck, struck a handrail, and ...