Safety Alert
Mis-Handled Sub Results in First Aid
Mis-Handled Sub Results in First Aid
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 13-14
- Manual Handling
- Line of fire
- DrillingRigging
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
An alert describes a foot injury during preparation to return a handling sub to storage. Two employees were fitting a lifting strap while crews picked up the bottom hole assembly. The unsupported, upright sub toppled and struck an employee’s foot; first aid was provided and the employee returned to work.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Rigging; slinging.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
An alert about injury risks associated with mishandling a sub.
IADC Alert 13-14. Themes: manual handling.