Safety Flash
Dropped object fell 12m and hit worker
Dropped object fell 12m and hit worker
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/16
- Dropped ObjectsLifting Operations
- Dropped objectsLine of fire
- Drilling
- Lifting accessories
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
This safety flash describes a link pin becoming loose from a hook while a drilling contractor was tripping pipe out of a hole. The pin fell 12 metres to the deck, bounced and dealt a glancing blow to a worker’s left jaw/neck area. It weighed 0.6 kg.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting accessories; lifting gear; rigging gear.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
A loose link pin fell 12 metres from drilling equipment and struck a worker below.
IMCA SF 08/16. Themes: dropped objects, lifting operations.