Safety Alert
Improper Position of Helper Results in Lost Time Incident
Improper Position of Helper Results in Lost Time Incident
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 03-13
- Line of Fire
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- DrillingVehicles and driving
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
A forklift operator and helper were attempting to place a kelly pipe into casing while the helper signalled to the driver. The pipe rolled off the forks, breaking the helper’s foot and ankle. Colleagues lifted it off his foot; absence from work was expected to last at least four weeks.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Vehicles and driving; driving; road transport.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert concerns a lost-time incident associated with a helper being positioned improperly.
IADC Alert 03-13. Themes: line of fire.