Safety Alert
Safety Alert 320 - Automatic Pipe Handling System Drops Drill Pipe
Safety Alert 320 - Automatic Pipe Handling System Drops Drill Pipe
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 320
- Dropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- DrillingLifting operations
- Pre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
- Vessel
Summary
A drill ship’s automatic pipe-loading system lifted drill pipe against a misplaced utility cart, causing imbalance and a 30-foot fall through the deck. The alert identifies failed obstruction checks, describes designated cart parking and added physical barriers, and recommends reviewing loading systems and considering ways to avoid obstructions.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
BSEE Safety Alert 320. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations.