Investigation Report
Drill-Pipe Assembly Dropped During Well Abandonment
11-13-2021 16:20 G21801 GC 518 OTHER LIFTING Elevators
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objects
- Lifting operationsWell abandonment
- Lifting accessories
- Pre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An investigation examines a drill-pipe assembly dropped during well abandonment operations at Green Canyon Block 518. Incorrect elevator inserts were installed without positive confirmation against the rental pipe data sheet. The assembly fell approximately one foot; no injuries were reported. Subsequent procedure changes introduced data-sheet verification for insert changes.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well abandonment; plug and abandonment; P&A.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.