Safety Alert
Fingerboard Locking Bolt Failure Leads to Near Miss Incident
Fingerboard Locking Bolt Failure Leads to Near Miss Incident
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 480
- Machinery and Equipment
- Dropped objectsMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Exclusion zonesPositive retention and reliable securing
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
A drilling-rig near miss involved six pipe stands falling from a fingerboard during cement line pressure testing. Investigators identified adverse weather and poor fingerboard design as main causes. The alert describes improved bolt retention and recommends that operators consider inspections, secure pipe racking, manufacturer updates and Red Zone management where required.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
BSEE Safety Alert 480. Themes: machinery and equipment.