Investigation Report
Descending Blocks Struck Derrick Worker’s Hand During Tubing Removal
05-28-2011 09:45 P00296 LB/6437 LTA (>3 days) Required Evacuation
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Hand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- Lifting operationsWell intervention
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
Investigation of a hand injury during tubing removal from well B-6. Descending blocks struck a derrick worker’s hand and pipe as he tried to control a stand. The worker was lowered from the derrick and transported by air for treatment. The report identifies lack of training and excessive speed as probable causes.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.