1 June 2006
Alert 06 – 21 Forklift Cut Electrical Line with Outrigger WHAT HAPPENED: Derrickman / forklift operator entered the forklift and observed that the driver’s side outrigger was
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1 April 2005
Alert 05 – 16 Modified Equipment – Battery Leads WHAT HAPPENED: This bulletin is taken from a rig’s HAZARD IDENTIFICATION (HAZID) and is not the result of
1 March 2005
Alert 05 – 10 Battery Explodes While Being Jump Started WHAT HAPPENED: In a recent rig incident a 12 volt battery exploded while being jump started. The
1 February 2005
Alert 05 – 05 Battery Charging, Ventilation, and Storage WHAT HAPPENED: Recently we had an explosion of a battery deck box that contained the batteries for the
3 July 2004
Alert 04 – 30 Electrical Troubleshooting Incident WHAT HAPPENED: A problem was experienced with a main engine-cooling pump. The electrician was asked to check the electrical supply
7 August 2003
Alert 03 – 33 Dropped Object – Derrick Light Fixture WHAT HAPPENED: A 41-pound (18 kg) explosion proof 400-watt Mercury Vapor light fixture fell 20 feet (6
7 June 2003
Alert 03 – 24 Attempted Service to Microwave Results in a Fatal Electrocution WHAT HAPPENED: An experienced electrician (12 years with the company) opened up the microwave
7 March 2003
Alert 03 – 10 Decanting Synthetic Based Mud Can Results in a Flash Fire WHAT HAPPENED: The purpose of this alert is to remind everyone of a
7 January 2003
Alert 03 – 05 Radio Antenna Contacts High Voltage Power Lines WHAT HAPPENED: During a recent rig move, an incident occurred involving electrical power lines. The rig