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    Safety Alert

    From the International Association of Drilling Contractors


    ALERT 10 26

    CRANE LIFTING OPERATION RESULTS IN A FATALITY


    WHAT HAPPENED:
    The incident occurred on the starboard aft pipe deck and involved the removal of a non-magnetic drill collar
    from its transport basket and laying it out in the adjacent open bay. The injured party (IP) and another
    roustabout carried out the slinging of the collar in preparation for lifting. The injured party, who was the
    designated banksman (signalman), signaled the crane operator to lift the collar out of the basket. As the lift
    progressed, the other roustabout involved in the lifting operation realized that the boom was not properly
    positioned over the load and called for a stop. By this time the collar was clear of the basket and swung
    towards the injured party who was clear of it as it passed. The collar struck the protective beams, and on its
    return swing, the collar impacted the IP in the lower left abdomen area. The IP was transported onshore and
    received medical attention, but expired two days later.
    WHAT CAUSED IT:

    Task Based Risk Assessment (JSA equivalent) was not used prior to starting the task
    Decision Point hazard recognition process was available, but not used.
    Lifting procedure was not followed crane boom tip was not centered over the load.
    Failure to use available escape route.

    CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: To address this incident, this company did the following:

    Conducted a Safety Stand-down to discuss incident and lessons learned and instructed personnel that
    the Task Based Risk Assessment (TBRA) process is to be used consistently. (JSA equivalent).
    Reinforced with personnel to always use an escape route and protect themselves first.
    Task-Based Risk Assessment (TBRA) for general lifting was upgraded (JSA equivalent).
    Reinforced 4-point check process for crane lifting operations. (StepBack 5x5 equivalent).
    Translated all TBRAs to the native language(s) of workers.
    Required a TBRA to be completed each tour (12 hours) for crane lifting operations.
    Instructed supervisors to conduct verification of task-based risk assessments via the observation safety
    program.
    Added a 2nd translator to each rig so that there would be 24 hour translator coverage.
    Instructed crane operators to take tension on all loads, then stop lifting before load leaves the deck and
    ensure it is safe to lift.
    The companys procedures and training materials were reviewed by translators to ensure proper wording
    and understanding.

    The Corrective Actions stated in this alert are one companys attempts to address the incident,
    and do not necessarily reflect the position of IADC or the IADC HSE Committee.
    This material is presented for information purposes only. Managers & Supervisors should
    evaluate this information to determine if it can be applied to their own situations and practices
    Copyright 2008 International Association of Drilling Contractors All rights reserved.
    Issued September 2010

    Safety Alert
    From the International Association of Drilling Contractors

    Roustabout
    Offshore Baskets

    Direction of initial swing.

    Fan
    Room
    9 Drill Collar

    Direction
    After
    Bounce

    IP
    Beams
    Pipe Deck Pipe Handler
    (Knuckle boom crane)
    AFT

    The Corrective Actions stated in this alert are one companys attempts to address the incident,
    Starboard
    and do not necessarily reflect the position of IADC or the IADC HSE Committee.
    This material is presented for information purposes only. Managers & Supervisors should
    evaluate this information to determine if it can be applied to their own situations and practices
    Copyright 2008 International Association of Drilling Contractors All rights reserved.
    Issued September 2010

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