Safety Flash
LTI: Worker lost his thumb
LTI: Worker lost his thumb
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 14/20
- Hand and Finger InjuriesLine of Fire
- Crushing and pinch pointsHand and finger injuriesLine of fire
- DrillingLifting operations
- Hand tools
- Operating and work proceduresSafety communication
Summary
An assistant driller lost his left thumb above the knuckle while releasing an Inner Barrel from an Overshot during core sampling. The barrel dropped under its own weight, trapping his thumb against the casing. Actions included revising work instructions and reminding crews to use the appropriate Lay Key.
Classifications: Crushing and pinch points; crush hazards; pinch points.
Classifications: Hand and finger injuries; finger injury; hand injury.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Summary
During drilling operations, a worker got his thumb caught under a part of a drill being lowered into position, resulting in the amputation of the thumb just above the knuckle.
IMCA SF 14/20. Themes: hand and finger injuries, line of fire.