lti notification 9 th january lti no 01 2011 what happened: during a rig move from lekhwair to karim...

LTI Notification 9Th

January

LTI No 01

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:During a Rig Move from Lekhwair to Karim West, approximately 2 km south of Barik, the convoy stopped for an ROP escort change-over. One of the vehicles (driven by the IP) failed to stop in time and collided into the back of the vehicle that was in front of him.

LATERAL LEARNINGWhen a vehicle travelling in the same direction

iscreating a dust cloud that makes it difficult to see the road ahead, drivers must:• Slow down• Keep a safe distance (at least four seconds)

from the rear of the dust cloud, far enough back to be able to identify and stop safely if the vehicle in front was to stop suddenly

• Never enter the dust cloud; • Never overtake in the dust cloud.• All drivers must follow the Dust Code.

RESULTS:• Broken upper limbs.• 42 Work Days Lost.

RTA

Accident Location: 2KM South of Barik

LTI Notification 2Nd January

LTI No 02

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:The Driver (IP) was cleaning the vehicle when it started moving forward due to slopped surface & the hand break was not applied. The IP tried to stop the vehicle using his hand by holding the tyre which resulted in his right hand middle finger getting trapped under the tyre.

RESULTS:• Hand and Finger Deep Cuts• 28 Work Days Lost

LATERAL LEARNING:Engage the parking brake fully when parking avehicle.

IP Trying to Stop the vehicle movingIP’s Foot Trapped when the

vehicle moved Position of the IP before the vehicle moved

Accident Location: Fahud E Station

LTI Notification 12Th January

LTI No 03

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:While changing a drill line, the Roustabout (IP) stood near the dead-end anchor. He was pulling the drill line when the sling twisted and trapped his right thumb.

RESULTS:• Broken hand.• 10 Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Supervisors should supervise the job instead of directly doing the job.• Do not unreel in the vertical position• Supervisors should stop the job and rethink when there is a change in the job conditions• Wooden spooling to be eliminated.

The wrong method of unspooling with the wooden reel on the vertical position.

Accident Location: Hoist 11 Yibal


LTI No 04

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:An NCC water tanker was enroute from Bahja to Rig 59 near Hawqa to make a routine delivery. While theDriver was negotiating a sharp bend, the vehicle rolled over. The driver was rescued by a passerby but the helper remained trapped until a rescue team managed to extract him from inside the vehicle.

RESULTS:• Driver sustained multiple lacerations on

his head and left elbow• The Helper sustained fractures to his left

arm and his right leg. • At least 30 Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING

• Adhere to the signposted speed limits• Slow down when approaching a bend

RTA

Accident Location: Rig 59 Bahja

WHAT HAPPENED:Whilst attempting to climb on a chair to switch on the overhead projector, the chair moved and the IP lost balance and fell to the ground.

RESULTS:• Broken arm.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Ask for help when required• Only use the appropriate ladder or steps to

reach a height


LTI No 05

2011 Accident Location: MaF Offices


January

LTI No 06

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:This is to notify staff of LTI #06, which occurred on 12th January 2011 at Rig 90 in Mabrouk. The IP is a 25-year old Junior Kitchen boy working for Enafor, a sub-contractor to SOCAT LLC. The Junior Kitchen Boy (IP) was cleaning the bathroom at the campsite. He had his hand against the door frame when the door got pushed, trapping his finger between the door and the frame.

RESULTS:• Broken finger.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Always keep hands clear from hazard area

while opening and closing doors.• Do not act in haste.• All incidents must be reported

Accident Location: Rig 90 Camp Mabrouk


January

LTI No 07

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:The Mechanic (IP) had completed servicing the Case Running tool (CRT) and was taking the CRT cup carrier back to the store when he tripped over a hose. He fell on the ground holding the CRT cup carrier in his hand.

RESULTS:• IP suffered a fracture on his right middle finger.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING:Always ensure that housekeeping is done oncontinuous basis

X√

Accident Location: Rig 37 Lekhwair East


February

LTI No 08

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:A private saloon car lost control and hit the edge of a culvert, subsequently knocking down a Mason whowas working nearby. The 35-year old Mason working for Star of Fahud, a sub-contractor to IECC.

RESULTS:• Severe head injury• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING:• Protect workers from vehicles

when working near road sides.• Be alert of speeding vehicles and

keep safe distance from the road

Accident Location: 7 km From Nahada booster Stn to Nizwa

LTI Notification 21st February

LTI No 09

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: A Welder working for Al-Hassan Engineering Co, a PDO contractorWhile dismantling a temporary barricading structure, the partition wall started to tilt and the top edge portion of the structure hit the IP.

RESULTS:• Broken leg.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Inadequate Supervision and HSE

Coverage• Insufficient planning and Poor

Hazard Identification

Accident Location: Blasting & Painting Yard - Nimr


February

LTI No 10

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:The Assistant Driver (IP) was standing by the TV room entrance, when the door slammed shut, trapping the IP’s right little finger between the door and the door frame.

RESULTS:• Broken finger.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNINGUse the door handle to open or close the door

Accident Location: MB Camp Saih Rawl


March

LTI No 11

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:After attending to a light fitting on the Rig floor, The IP was coming down the stairs when he slipped on the last 3-4 steps. He held the handrails by his right hand but dislocated his shoulder as a result of the sudden jerk.

RESULTS:• Shoulder Dislocation.• 3 Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Stairs should ascended or descended one step at a time and by using handrails – maintain

3 point of contact at all times.• Do not rush while ascending or descending the stairs

Accident Location: Rig 49 – Ufuq 19 Lekhwair


March

LTI No 12

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:An Electrician, (IP), was trying to help the Mechanic to relocate the jack stopper on a mud boat while standing on an unsecured ladder. He slipped and fell from a height of 1 meter.

RESULTS:• Broken arm.• Work Days Lost

LATERAL LEARNING• Portable ladders shall not be used unless they have been physically secured.• When working at heights, helmets must always be worn with chain straps. • Do not rush to perform a task. STOP, THINK and ACT!• Use empowerment to STOP the unsafe acts and conditions.

Accident Location: Rig 46 in Nimr C


March

LTI No 13

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:Four Mechanical Technicians were removing the end cover of a Solar mars compressor. One of the Technicians, (IP), climbed on top of the compressor casing (about 1.8 meters high) to release the lateral block. The end cover suddenly released from the compressor barrel causing the IP to lose his balance, falling on the grating below. The end cover then twisted and swung back hitting the IP on his head.

RESULTS:• Head Injuries• Face and scalp multiple lacerations.• 42 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Yibal GGP


March

LTI No 14

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:A Mechanic, (IP), was attending a service call to fix a 50 Ton crane at Rima. While changing the water from the radiator, the IP slipped due to the wet surface on the crane platform. He fell down from the crane platform, landing on his left arm.

RESULTS:• Broken forearm.• Work Days Lost.

LATERAL LEARNING• Lack of due care and attention• Inadequate Supervision

Accident Location: Rima

LTI Notification 13Th April

LTI No 15

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Painter, (IP), had just unhooked the crane from the BOP Stripping stack. As he stepped down from the lower BOP bonnet on to the platform, he placed his left foot onto a coiled up guy wire which caused his left leg to twist, dislocating his left knee cap.

RESULTS:• Leg Twist and Knee Cap Dislocation• 14 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Saih Rawl HWO Units

LTI Notification 17th April

LTI No 16

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

During the process of making up a 9 5/8’’ CSG float shoe, two Roustabouts attempted to lift the float shoe using a web sling and forklift when suddenly the float shoe fell down on the IP’s left foot from a 0.4 meter height.

RESULTS:• Broken Foot• Five Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 82 in Amal

LTI Notification 21st April

LTI No 17 & 18

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The IP’s were travelling from Fahud to Qarn Alam when both back tyres of the vehicle they were travelling in punctured within seconds of each other. The driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over. The driver was unhurt but the two passengers were injured. One broke his right leg and right arm while the other had a broken right collar bone. The incident occurred in a GSM black spot and they were unable to communicate with their Journey Manager. They spent the night at the incident location and were spotted the following morning by a passing vehicle.

RESULTS:• Broken Leg and Arm• Broken Collar Bone• 12 Working Weeks Lost

RTA

Accident Location: Fahud to Qarn Alam Road


LTI No 19

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The IP was attempting to align the polish rod clamp with the Progressive Cavity Pump drive head Sheave. He noticed an uneven surface in the locating profile and attempted to file it. Whilst doing so the hydraulically controlled Hoist block, which was supporting the Polish Rod and clamp, decended a few centimeters trapping the IP’s left hand index finger between the polish rod clamp and the drive head Sheave, resulting in the amputation of the finger just above the knuckle joint.

RESULTS:• Finger Amputation.• 14 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Thulailat in Marmul


LTI No 20

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The IP and other two crew members were positioning the power swivel on its skid when it swiveled and turned slightly trapping the IP’s right ring finger between the arm and a steel post on the skid, breaking it.

RESULTS:• Broken Finger• Ten Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Hoist 31 in Lekhwair

LTI Notification 9th February

LTI No 21

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Driver (IP) and a Helper were in the process of lowering an oxygen cylinder from the rack, in preparation for it to be loaded onto a truck. As the IP commenced lowering the cylinder he stepped back and lost his footing (due to stepping on a “Lock Bar” on the ground) causing his knee to give way.

RESULTS:• Knee Injuries.• 3 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig-36 in Lekhwair

LTI Notification 13th May

LTI No 22

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The IP was working on a Stand Pipe Manifold on the new mast when he fell landing on his right elbow on the rig floor. He dislocated and broke his elbow.

RESULTS:• Broken Elbow• 42 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: LR10, Lekhwair


LTI No 23

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: The IP was making-up Drill Pipe connection at the Rig floor. He was moving the manual tong when he misplaced his finger away from the plastic safety cap on the tong handle. The finger got trapped between the manual tong latch and lug jaws causing crash injuries.

RESULTS:• Finger Injuries• 3 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 26, Rehab 93


LTI No 24

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The IP was unscrewing a heavy cross-over when it dropped a few inches to the ground, trapping his fingers. He broke the tips of his middle and ring fingers.

RESULTS:• Broken Fingers• Ten Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 88, Harweel

LTI Notification 17th June

LTI No 25

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: A Maqshan Skip Truck was travelling from Al-Noor to Nimr with a driver and helper. On approaching the Nimr roundabout, the Driver lost control and the vehicle rolled over. The driver escaped without any injuries but his Helper sustained multiple laceration wounds and swelling to his hands and skull.

RESULTS:• Lacerations Wounds and

swelling to Hands and Skull• Five Work Days Lost

RTA

Accident Location: Al-Noor to Nimr Road


LTI No 26

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The injured party (IP) Assistant Driller was rigging up the torque tube in the mast of the rig. He was removing the shackle from the air tugger line holding the torque tube when it swiveled on the line and moved trapping and broke his thumb.

RESULTS:• Broken Thumb• 28 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 82 in Nimr

LTI Notification 23rd May

LTI No 272011

WHAT HAPPENED: The monkey boards in MIDWESCO units, have a shade house with a movable 3-sided hinge bar, which assists the Derrik man (DM) when wracking back stands. When the DM is not working on the monkey board, the hinge bar is secured by a hook & a chain. Before the DM starts running stands, the hinge bar needs to be lowered. At the time of the incident, the Derrik man was extending the diving board, while his hands were on the handrail of the shade house. The hinged bar which was fastened slipped from the hook trapping the IP’s right hand.

RESULTS:• Broken hand• 28 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Hoist 41 in Al-Huwaisah

LTI Notification 8th Jun

LTI No 282011

WHAT HAPPENED: While picking up a drill collar from the pipe racks, the Roustabout and his foreman faced difficulty in rolling the 8.25” Drill collar from pipe rack to cat walk. The foreman decided to push the Drill collar with the forklift, the drill collar rolled to the opposite side of the cat walk and fell to the ground hitting the roustabout’s ankle, who was standing near the cat walk and trying to stop the Drill Collar.

RESULTS:• Broken Ankle• 42 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 86 at Burhan


LTI No 29

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: The Roustabout (IP) was trying to flip a BOP ram over, to be able to attach the hook into the lifting eye. When he lifted the ram (Approx ram Wt=40 Kg) with his right hand, the BOP ram rolled over and caught his left hand breaking his thumb.

RESULTS:• Broken Thumb• 28 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig 54 at Saih Nihada


LTI No 30

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: The Al-Turki Pipe Fitter (IP) was attempting to separate two 18” cut pipe sections by rolling and he accidentally positioned his fingers between the two pipes. As the pipes rolled, the pipe sections came apart and one of the sections moved downwards, crushing the IP’s left index and middle fingers.

RESULTS:• Finger Injuries• 21 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Nimr ODC workshop


LTI No 31

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: The Weatherford Junior Electrician (IP) was replacing a light fixture (height 2.2m) on the generator trailer. He positioned his right leg on top of the engine oil filter and his left leg on the hand rail. He lost his balance and fell, hitting his back and right leg against the trailer beams, finally landing on the ground.

RESULTS:• Broken Rib• 7 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Rig-54 in Saih Nihayda


LTI No 32

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: MBPS Roustabouts were pulling and laying pipes when a joint of 4 1/2" tubing dropped due to a defective latching mechanism from a height of 7m above the Hoist work platform. It hit one of the roustabout’s wrist breaking it.

RESULTS:• Broken Wrist• 7 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: WPH-22, Nimr

LTI Notification 4th July

LTI No 33

2011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Coil Tubing Operator, Working for Integrated Petroleum Services, was mixing calcium chloride brine in a batch mixer. The mixture splashed on his lower abdomen, hands and legs due to sudden overflow causing 2 nd degree burns.

RESULTS:• 2nd Degree Burns• 14 Work Days Lost

Accident Location: Malan-28 in Lekhwair


LTI No 34,35,36,37

2011

WHAT HAPPENED: A PDO ambulance driven by Al-Khatma Driver, was taking a patient, an employee of Special Technical Services & Tebodin (STST) from Yibal to Ibri hospital, escorted by STST male nurse and STST employee. The driver lost control due to part of rear tyre getting detached from the main element.

The driver and front seat passenger were wearing their seat belts. The male nurse and patient were thrown out from rear compartment of the ambulance.

RESULTS:• STST employee - very serious condition in the Intensive Care Unit with head injuries.• The male nurse - multiple minor injuries, may require surgery, but is stable.• The patient - multiple fractures to his pelvis and spine, and may receive surgery for his original abdominal condition, but is stable.

• The driver - broken hand. A cast was applied and has been discharged from hospital. • 42 Work Days Lost.

RTA

Accident Location: Natih – Ibri Road

LTI Notification 13th June

LTI No 382011

WHAT HAPPENED: Al-Turki Enterprise (ATE) Pipe Fitter was adjusting the PIG inside the launcher. His hand was positioned between the loose nut and the flange. The flange moved trapping and crushing his finger.

RESULTS:• Finger Injuries • 21 Work Days Lost.

IP’s Hand Between Flange and Loose Nut

Accident Location: Nimr B Station


LTI No 392011

WHAT HAPPENED: The Integrated Petroleum Company (IPC), Assistant Operator was filling a transfer pump with diesel when the Injured Party (IP), a Trainee Assistant Operator walked over the diesel hose. He tripped and fell over his arm. He broke his wrist.

RESULTS:• Broken Wrist• 42 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Lekhwair-218 well location on CTU-19


LTI No 402011

WHAT HAPPENED: KCA Deutag Labourer (IP) was Running 7’’ casing on Catwalk. A joint of 7’’ casing was picked up to the Rig floor with a crane. As the crane slings were swinging back in order to leave the rig floor to pick up the following joint, the slings pushed the protector (7.5 Kg) from the rig floor down the V-door landimg on the catwalk where it jumped and hit the IP’s leg.

RESULTS:• Leg Injuries• 3 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig-92 in Yibal


LTI No 412011

WHAT HAPPENED: A PDO Assistant Technician was straightening the bent water hoses when he slipped and landed on his left arm breaking his elbow.

RESULTS:• Broken Elbow• 28 Work Days Lost.

IP Straightening the bent water hose IP fell and landed on his elbow

Accident Location: Saih Rawl Master pit location


LTI No 422011

WHAT HAPPENED: A HalliburtonTorque unit Operator was adjusting the pressure of the torque unit. The Assistant Operator (IP) attempted to move the torque wrench when the Torque Operator started the unit the IP’s hand was trapped between the wrench and the wellhead riser spool (pinch point) resulting in a crush injury to his left thumb.

RESULTS:• Thumb Crush Injuries• 14 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Well No. 38 in Saih Nihaida

LTI Notification 8th August

LTI No 432011

WHAT HAPPENED: The Dalma Energy Driller, (IP), was standing on a homemade stool to reach and operate the power tong that was suspended at 2 m above the rig floor. As he was breaking out a connection, the power tong suddenly swung towards him impacting his right arm against the top drive torque tube. He broke his arm and damaged nerves.

RESULTS:• Broken Upper Arm• Upper Arm Nerve Damage• 56 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig-49 at Lekhwair


LTI No 442011

WHAT HAPPENED:

The Galfar Rigger at Qarn Alam Steam Plant (QASP) was loading a batch of precast concrete Instrument Supports on the back of a truck using a HIAB. The rigger was manually shifting the supports when he leaned one of them on his foot. Although he was wearing his safety shoes, the weight of the concrete block broke his foot.

RESULTS:• Broken Foot• 28 Work Days Lost.

Rigger Manually Shifting supports Rigger Leaned the concrete support on his foot.

Accident Location: Qarn Alam Steam Project


LTI No 452011

WHAT HAPPENED:

Dalma Energey Roustabout was preparing tools to spud the well, while the forklift operator was offloading the 9 1/2" Drill Collar (DC) to the ground at Rig-59 in Lekhwair. The IP was standing away from the load. The IP broke his leg when he tried to stop the rolling Drill Collar with his leg as it rolled over it.

RESULTS:• Broken Leg• 56 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig 59 Lekhwair

LTI Notification 19th September

LTI No 462011

WHAT HAPPENED:

A Floorman working for KCA Duetag, a PDO contractor, was attempting to put the pin in, to align with the pin holes when a movement of the gin pole resulted in his finger getting trapped between the pin and Gin pole beam.

RESULTS:• Finger Injury• 14 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig 92 Burhan

LTI Notification 13th October

LTI No 572011

WHAT HAPPENED:Al-Bustan Al-Jadeed heavy Truck Driver, working on a sub contract to Target on the RAH Development Project wasmoving his loaded tipper on the asphalt road when he missed the dedicated ramp. The vehicle lost stability and tilted towards the right. The driver was trying to release the seatbelt when he injured his wrist.

RESULTS:• Broken Arm• 42 Work Days Lost.

RTA

Accident Location: RAH Development Project


LTI No 582011

WHAT HAPPENED:The ATE rigging crew were offloading 4” hook up pipes from a trailer and stacking them on to racks. The pipes were in bundles of tens, secured by only some metal strips, used in packaging. The lifting was done using 3-side hooks. During the off-loading operation, at one stage, as the pipes were being positioned on the rack, the metal strips broke and the pipes fell from the rack on to the IP’s leg.

RESULTS:• Broken Foot• 42 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Al-Turki Industrial Yard in Marmul


LTI No 612011

WHAT HAPPENED:Baker Hughes Engineer was making up a connection between 2 pipes, lying horizontally on the ground, by using a 48" pipe wrench. IP At the final torque up, the pipe wrench slipped and hit the ground trapping the tip of his right hand ring finger between the pipe wrench handle and ground.

RESULTS:• Broken Finger• 14 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig 53 Nimr


LTI No 622011

WHAT HAPPENED:EMC contractor, Special Technical Services & Tebodin (STST) Tipper Driver and a passenger (IP) were travelling from Burhan to Qarn Alam when tilted over to its right while the driver was negotiating a bend. The passenger injured his elbow and an operation was performed to remove a piece of glass embedded into the elbow.

RESULTS:• Elbow Injuries• 3 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Burhan Qarn Alam

RTA


LTI No 632011

WHAT HAPPENED:Dalma Energy Roustabout working as Floorman was lifting a 1.8m long, 6 ¾” diameter Sperry Directional measurement tool to the rig floor when the lifting wire rope sling slipped and trapped his finger on the pipe causing crash injuries.

RESULTS:• Broken Fingers• 28 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig 53 Nimr


LTI No 642011

WHAT HAPPENED:A Midwesco Roustabout was opening the shoulder type elevator while POOH7” CSG. He slipped and his hand was trapped between the eye of the bails and the elevators. The 7” casing moved down, which in turn caused the elevators to rotate round in the eye of the bails. His finger got caught between the elevator and the bails causing crush injuries.

RESULTS:• Finger Injuries• 14 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Hoist 12 Natih

LTI Notification 3rd December

LTI No 532011

WHAT HAPPENED:A Midwesco Floorman injured his finger while installing a handrail on its support. The finger got trapped between the handrail & the support; when he applied force with his foot to push the handrail into its socket.

RESULTS:• Finger Injuries• 5 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Hoist 11 – Qarn Alam

LTI Notification 30th November

LTI No 542011

WHAT HAPPENED:NDSC Mechanic was doing routine checks in the engine room at the camp site when he tripped over the crude hose & twisted and broke his ankle.

RESULTS:• Broken Ankle• 42 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig-88 – Marmul

LTI Notification 3rd December

LTI No 552011

WHAT HAPPENED:Two Arabian Drilling Service mechanics were repairing a 600kg iron roughneck when it destabilized and fell and trapped their feet. The chief mechanic broke his lower leg, his assistant was just bruised.

RESULTS:• Broken Ankle• 28 Work Days Lost.

Accident Location: Rig-37 – Malaan 32

lti notification 9 th january lti no 01 2011 what happened: during a rig move from lekhwair to karim...

Documents

height lti notification

driver ip

ip lost balance

dust cloud

lateral learning supervisors

bahja slide

roustabout ip

broken hand