129 – Top Drive

20 February 2015

Crown Block Warning Devices

Crown Block Warning Devices Running into the crown block with the traveling block is not an everyday occurrence.  But when it happens the results may be
20 February 2015

Casing Running Precautions

Casing Running Precautions Running casing can be a hazardous operation for a number of reasons. First, there most likely will be workers present who are not
21 August 2014

Alert 14 – 24 Three Instances of Uncontrolled Descent of the Traveling Block Assembly

20 June 2014

Alert 14 – 16 Improper Hand Placement Results in Amputation

21 April 2014

Alert 14 – 10 Dropped Landing String Results in Near Miss

19 February 2014

Alert 14 – 04 Blocks Fall to Rig Floor After Drill Line Came Off of the Drawworks

30 December 2013

Alert 13 – 30 Failure to Torque Lift Sub Results in Dropped Monel Drill Collar

22 December 2013

Alert 13 – 29 Complacency with a Common Job Task Results in Injury to the Derrickman

27 November 2013

Alert 13 – 27 Pipe Dropped from Side Door Elevator