HSE ALERT #20 / 2017-18

Dropped Object Incident During RIH with 13-5/8" Casing

TYPE OF INCIDENT: LOCATION DATE & TIME

Asset Damage (HIPO) Drilling Rig UPDC-180, Well # UN-0134, NK 29th December 2017; 12:10 hrs.
INCIDENT DESCRIPTION IN BRIEF

At approximately 12:10hrs, the operation was running 13 5/8’’ casing, a joint of casing number 294 measuring 46.8feet (14.2 meters)
in length and weighing 4000lbs (1814.37KG) was being picked up using the hydraulic catwalk, the single joint elevator was attached
to the casing joint. While the driller was picking up the casing joint from the power catwalk at the rig floor V door, the casing joint
snagged under the top drive beam which caused the single joint elevator wire sling shackles to part. The joint fell and landed on the
hydraulic catwalk, then rolled off and landed on the ground level on the Off Driller Side (ODS) of V-door approximately 45feet
(13.72metres) below.

There was no injury to personnel, however there was damage to the top drive beam section, casing joint, wire slings and shackles.

Potential Outcome: This incident could have resulted in severe injuries/fatality.

IMMEDIATE CAUSES RECOMMENDATIONS

Unsafe Acts/ Practices  The Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for running casing to be
reviewed to include a method of signal between the rig
 Lack of attention / forgetfulness. floor crew and the Driller to indicate to start lifting any
 Unintentional human error. casing with the Top Drive System (TDS).
 Poor communication and teamwork between driller,  Contractor Management to consider installing a camera
catwalk operator and floor men. system to enable direct visual between driller and
catwalk operator console.
Unsafe Conditions  Contractor Management to conduct awareness session
on Stop Work Authority (SWA).
 Blind spot for driller necessitates the use of a spotter  Contractor Management to consider reviewing its rig
when picking up pipe with TDS. crew Handover Policy.
 Contractor Management to communicate lessons
ROOT CAUSES
learned from this incident via pre-shift meeting and
Personal factors: weekly safety meeting.

 Misperception of risk.
 Inadequate training/experience.
 Tool Box Talk (TBT) and Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
was not properly followed.

Job Factors:

 Inadequate leadership/supervision/planning.
 Stop Work Authority was not utilized by the crew.

Picture showing damaged 13-5/8"

Picture showing damaged Casing Joint (Length=46.8feet;
Section of Top Drive Beam Weight = 4000lbs)
Rig floor view of the Picture showing damaged
damaged Casing Joint after Shackle and Pin
dropping from 45feet

Picture showing damaged

Wire Sling