Safety Alert
Man Downed by H2S Gas
Man Downed by H2S Gas
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 01-37
- Hazardous SubstancesHydrogen Sulphide
- Hydrogen sulphideWell control
- Well intervention
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
A well-service rig worker was overcome by hydrogen sulphide during a pump-down stripping job. As the well came in, he attempted to fit a stabbing valve to stop the flow. Operations were immediately suspended, and the worker was taken to hospital.
Classifications: Hydrogen sulphide; H2S; H₂S; hydrogen sulfide.
Classifications: Well control; kick control; loss of well control.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
During a pump down stripping job, a Well Service Rig worker was overcome by H2S.
IADC Alert 01-37. Themes: hazardous substances, hydrogen sulphide.