Investigation Report
Dislodged Pipe Joint Struck Workers During Drill-Pipe Backloading
02-28-2013 02:40 G15607 GC / 743 Required Evacuation / LTA (>3Days)
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Cargo transferDrilling
- Exclusion zonesRisk assessment
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This investigation examines injuries to two workers during drill-pipe backloading on Developmental Driller II. An elevator struck a protruding pipe joint on the skate, dislodging it onto workers. Findings identify failure to recognise the protruding pipe, personnel remaining in the danger zone and separate crew risk assessments rather than a shared discussion.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Cargo transfer; cargo handling.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.