Safety Alert
Failure of High Pressure Line Results in High Potential Serious Incident
Failure of High Pressure Line Results in High Potential Serious Incident
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 03-14
- Line of FirePressure Systems
- Line of fireMechanical failurePressure systems
- Pressure testing
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Positive retention and reliable securing
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
During nitrogen pressure testing of a slick-line lubricator and connecting lines, a straight joint parted about one inch beyond a weld. Its safety chain slid off following the clean break. Personnel were clear and nobody was injured, although the alert identifies high injury potential.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
IADC Alert 03-14. Themes: line of fire, pressure systems.