Investigation Report
Floorman Struck by Drill Pipe During Drifting
07-22-2013 17:45 G31765 GC 896 Required Evacuation / Equipment Failure / Human Error
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Human factorsLine of fire
- Drilling
- Exclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation describes a floorman struck by drill pipe during drifting on Ensco 8503. The stand snagged a belly board latch, bowed and became dislodged from the bridge racker. Findings address operator attention, worker positioning and inadequate instructions; corrective measures include improved visibility, verbal clearance confirmation and revised restricted-area instructions.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
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.