Investigation Report
Pipe Racking System Components Fall During Drill-Pipe Transfer
10-24-2015 23:15 G34634 WR 160 Other Lifting Device
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- DrillingLifting operations
- Operating and work proceduresOperational supervisionRisk assessmentSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a drill-pipe transfer incident aboard Discoverer Americas in Walker Ridge Block 160. A tall stand struck the Pipe Racking System tub, dislodging components that fell approximately 144 feet to the drill floor. Findings identify procedural non-compliance, inadequate supervision, omitted hazard discussion and limited awareness of pipe clearance.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.