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
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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
3 March 2004
Alert 04 – 13 Cleaning Operating Equipment Results in Hand Injury WHAT HAPPENED: Employee was directed to clean the pump engines as part of his work assignment
7 June 2003
Alert 03 – 25 Unprotected Flywheel Results in a Fatality WHAT HAPPENED: Note: Although this incident did not occur on a drilling rig or at a service
7 June 2003
Alert 03 – 23 Cracked Fuel Line Results in an Engine Fire WHAT HAPPENED: Fire detection system indicated fire in the “engine room”. Engine emergency shut down
8 March 2002
Alert 02 – 11 Engine Blower Fire WHAT HAPPENED: Due to a failure in the intake air shutoff device on one of the two intake blowers (Turbo)
5 August 2000
Alert 00 – 25 Amputation – Fan Blade WHAT HAPPENED: A mechanic was attempting to rig up a chain hoist above an engine to assist him in
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 05 Exposure to Noise WHAT HAPPENED: Here are some examples of exposures to noise measured by an operator