20 February 2015
Drilling Line Care, Inspection and Replacement Anything that moves is subject to wear, but much equipment wears out before its time due to neglect, abuse and
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20 February 2015
Drawworks and Accessories: Operation and Maintenance Safety The driller is in direct supervision of his men for their tour. It should be noted by all crew
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3 April 2004
Alert 04 – 18 Inadequate Engine Fan Guard Results in Lost Fingers WHAT HAPPENED: Employee bent down in front of fan on diesel engine. He was using
8 December 2002
Alert 02 – 55 Fall from Ladder Results in a Fatality WHAT HAPPENED: This incident occurred outside the oil and gas drilling industry, but it brings to
8 June 2002
Alert 02 – 25 Greasing Crown Assembly – Near Miss WHAT HAPPENED: While greasing a deadline sheave, a Roustabout (who had never been to the crown before)
5 December 2000
Alert 00 – 38 Lack of Communication Causes Loss of Fingers WHAT HAPPENED: The drilling crew had completed pulling the drill string out of the hole. The