Investigation Report
Crane Boom Damaged During Stuck Pump Rod Pulling
07-27-2006 12:00 P00241 LA6658 Crane - >$25K
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Mechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operationsWell intervention
- Crane
- Operating and work proceduresPre-use checksPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An investigation examines crane boom damage during attempts to pull stuck pump rods and flush a well. Rod separation caused boom rebound and a swinging headache ball struck the boom tip. Findings identify improper crane use, missing procedures and unresolved load-indicator maintenance issues; recommendations restrict rod pulling and require maintenance and operating procedures.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.