Investigation Report
Drill-Pipe Stand Contacts Descending Elevators During Tripping Operations
12-10-2021 00:30 G08241 GB 426 Other - Lifting - Pipe Racker
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsLine of fire
- DrillingLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Competence and trainingJob safety analysisOperating and work procedures
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates drill-pipe damage during tripping operations on Auger TLP. A pipe stand contacted descending elevators but remained held by the upper racker head; nobody was injured. The report examines operator sequencing, limited experience and deficiencies in job safety analysis and work instructions, and records differing findings concerning miscommunication.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Job safety analysis; JSA; job hazard analysis; JHA.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.