Safety Alert
Crewman caught in the line of fire while using Riser Torque Wrench
Crewman caught in the line of fire while using Riser Torque Wrench
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 20-06
- Line of Fire
- Line of fire
- Drilling
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
This alert describes a crewman’s line-of-fire exposure during riser flange bolt removal while pulling a Lower Marine Riser Package assembly. The task used a hydraulic riser torque wrench suspended from a remotely controlled utility winch through a spring compensator, allowing manual positioning onto and off bolts.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert concerns a crewman entering the danger zone while operating a riser torque wrench.
IADC Alert 20-06. Themes: line of fire.