Safety Alert
Use of Rope for Elevator Hobble Results in LTI
Use of Rope for Elevator Hobble Results in LTI
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 04-10
- Dropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsLine of fireMechanical failure
- DrillingLifting operations
- Lifting accessories
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
While a rig crew pulled drill pipe before final well logging, elevators opened as the driller lifted a stand approximately 1.5 metres. The drill string fell into the hole and an elevator horn struck a roughneck behind the ear. Work stopped, and the injured worker was transferred for medical treatment.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert concerns an injury linked to using rope as an elevator hobble.
IADC Alert 04-10. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations.