137 – Stored Energy

6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 04 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards

Alert 98 – 04 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards WHAT HAPPENED: API RP54 states: “Precautions should be exercised in explosive operations to prevent radio frequency radiation hazards. Warning signs
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 31 Drilling Breaks

Alert 98 – 31 Drilling Breaks WHAT HAPPENED: A drilling rig experienced a chain of events, which could have resulted in a loss of well control. The
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 27 Energy Lock-Out Procedures

Alert 98 – 27 Energy Lock-Out Procedures WHAT HAPPENED: A rig worker was adjusting the front rollers on a set of pipe spinner power tongs. When the
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 23 High Pressure Hose Safety

Alert 98 – 23 High Pressure Hose Safety WHAT HAPPENED: A high-pressure top-drive rotary hose ruptured under a pressure of 3000 psi. The hose fell to the
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 13 Mud Logger Explosion & Fire

Alert 98 – 13 Mud Logger Explosion & Fire WHAT HAPPENED: A Mud Logging Unit was in the final phase of rig up when an explosion and
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 01 High Pressure Lines and Hammer Unions

Alert 98 – 01 High Pressure Lines and Hammer Unions WHAT HAPPENED: A drill crew was drilling ahead when a third party pressure sensor attached to the