PDO 2006 LTI Learning

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PDO 2006 LTI Learning What happened?Result!Learn
ing! (VU-graph pack updated regularly) (see
also 2005 LTIs)
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Finger Injury (28 Dec 06)
LTI
76
What happened? The incident occurred while a
carpenter working for Al Turki was putting back
the railings on the trailer after unloading. His
right little finger got caught between the
railing and the railing slot on the trailer
causing the injury.

• Result
• Off work for 4 days

• Learning
• Always identify hazards before the task.
• Think of the potential hazards.
• Make sure the person assigned the task is
  familiar with the task and the hazards
• Right man for the right job?

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Broken Leg (18 Dec 06)
LTI
75
What happened? The incident occurred while LT
(Larson and Tubro Electromech) driver
(Subcontracted to IECC) was travelling from Yibal
to Muscat in a Mitsubishi pickup with three
passengers.  The pickup collided with a Galfar
shovel that was entering the main road from the
contractors camp at a T junction. The driver
suffered a broken leg. One of the passengers
sustained only slight injuries while the other
two passengers escaped without any injuries.

• Result
• Driver off for 4 weeks

• Learning
• Always reduce speed at junctions
• While approaching junctions think What if
• Drive Defensively!

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Hand Injury (16 Dec 06)
LTI
74
What happened? The incident occurred while a
welder working for Shaleem Petroleum Co. was
loosening the spring leaf centre bolt of a water
tanker with spanner/pipe wrench in the Shaleem
Workshop. While doing so the spring jumped off
injuring his finger. He suffered fracture of the
tip of his left hand ring finger

• Result
• 1 week off work

• Learning
• Discuss the hazards and potential hazards in the
  tool box talk
• Discuss how to do the task and what could go
  wrong
• Do not put your hands under the load

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Hand Injury (13 Dec 06)
LTI
73
What happened? The incident occurred while
Al-Romoul Electrical Technician (Subcontracted to
Galfar) was applying grease to the concrete mixer
machine gears in the Galfar Yard.  His hand got
trapped in between the moving gears and the drum
causing crush injuries to his hand.

• Result
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards
• Never put your hands in rotating equipment

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Broken Ribs (05 Dec 06)
LTI
72
What happened? The incident occurred while
Assistant Maintenance Technician at Fahud Drill
Water Service Workshop in Fahud was cleaning the
workshop floor with the water jet. He slipped,
fell on the floor, breaking his ribs.

• Result
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards
• Make sure your boots are in good condition and
  are clean

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Arm Injury (22 Nov 06)
LTI
71
What happened? The incident occurred at CTU (Coil
Tubing Unit) at Wadi Musallam in Qarn Alam. While
rigging up jacking frames, the Schlumberger Field
Supervisor was giving signal to lower the top
frame onto the bottom one, and his arm got
trapped in between the two frames causing crush
injuries to his forearm

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards

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Thumb Injury (13 Nov 06)
LTI
70
What happened? The incident occurred while POOH
(pulling out of hole) was in progress, the Dalma
Energy Roustabouts hand got trapped between the
elevator horn and drill pipe.  He sustained crush
injuries to his thumb

• Learning
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards
• Look out for pinch points

• Result
• 3 weeks off work

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Hand Injury (03 Nov 06)
LTI
69
What happened? The incident occurred while Oman
KCA Deutag floor man was working at the rig floor
trying to install a chain around the Kelly
bushing, the bushing fell on his hand causing
multiple injuries.

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards
• Work as a team. Look out for each other

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Finger Injury (28 Oct 06)
LTI
68
What happened? The incident occurred when
Al-Maqshan Athwa Haima Company (Subcontracted
to TISCO) crew were off loading the waste from a
closed skip box.  The helper opened the skip door
upwards which suddenly closed down again hitting
his thumb resulting in crush injuries and
fractured thumb.

• Result
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification
• Think what if

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Head Injury (26 Oct 06)
LTI
67
What happened? The incident occurred when the
crew were running cement stinger. While making
the connection, the 2 wash down hose
disconnected above the low torque 2 hammer union
and fell down from a height of 10m. The hose hit
the Shiv-Vani Drilling Co. Assistant Driller on
the shoulder. He fell to the floor hitting his
head against the slip handle.  He sustained cut
wounds to his forehead.

• Result
• 4 days off work

• Learning
• Plan the task (Toolbox talk)
• Discuss the hazards and the potential hazards
  related to the task and responsibilities.
  Consider the environment you are working in and
  the effect of your actions

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Fatality (23 Oct 06)
LTI
66
What happened? Mr. Donald McPherson, a 39 year
old British Fishing Engineer employed by United
Engineering Services (UES) was driving from Nimr
to Rig 88 in Harweel. At about 47.1 km from
Marmul roundabout on the Marmul -Harweel blacktop
road, he lost control of the vehicle and rolled
over 6 times.  He suffered severe head injuries
and died on the spot.    Our thoughts are with
the family and friends of the deceased.
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Wrist Injury (23 Oct 06)
LTI
65
What happened? The incident occurred while a
Schlumberger Rig Superintendent stepping down the
stairs from the rig accommodation.  He slipped
and fell on his right wrist causing fracture.

• Learning
• Descend slowly
• Do not rush

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

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Toe Injury (21 Oct 06)
LTI
64
What happened? The incident occurred while the
crew were fixing choke hose to 4 1/16 choke
valve connection.  The clamp suddenly detached
and fell on the Sea and Land Helpers foot
resulting in crush injuries to his foot and
fractured his toe.

• Learning
• Plan the steps required to undertake the task at
  hand
• Think of the hazards and the potential hazards
  associated with the task / job

• Result
• 2 weeks off work

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Leg Injury (21 Oct 06)
LTI
63
What happened? The incident occurred when AlTurki
cook was coming out of the kitchen. He slipped
and fell near the kitchen door resulting in upper
arm fracture and injuries to his elbow.

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification Slippery surface
• Put up signs to indicate wet / slippery surface

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Leg Injury (20 Oct 06)
LTI
62
What happened? The incident occurred while a TOCO
helper was working with the post padding crew as
a signalman near the trench.  He felt dizzy and
fell into the trench resulting in leg fracture

• Learning
• If you are tired or do not feel well STOP

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

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Finger Injury (17 Oct 06)
LTI
61
What happened? The incident occurred when Gulf
Petrochemical Services Mason was cleaning the
transit concrete mixer with a steel rod.  His
hand got trapped between the steel rod and the
platform resulting in injuries to his arm and
fracture injuries to his little finger.

• Learning
• Think of the potential hazards
• Keep your hands / fingers away from them!

• Result
• 4 weeks off work

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Fatality (17 Oct 06)
LTI
60
What happened? A Bahwan Exel  Heavy Goods Truck
driven by Mr Faisal Bin Mohammed Al Maskery, was
transporting casings from Jabel Ali Dubai to
Muscat. His vehicle was stopped by the police for
routine roadside checks.  As he was waiting to
return to the cab, Mr Maskery was struck by a
third party Canter truck which collided with the
rear of his vehicle.  He sustained fatal head
injuries and died on the spot.    The policeman
managed to jump to his safety. The 3rd party
driver is hospitalised.   Our thoughts are with
the family and friends of the deceased.
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Burns (12 Oct 06)
LTI
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred when fire
broke out decommissioning the mud tanks prior to
the rig move. The Precision Drilling Mud Checker
and Roustabout both sustained burns when they
were removing the suction line in between the
suction tank and reserve tank.

• Result
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• Always Disconnect UBD Lines and Shut off UBD
  Valves prior to completing the Rig flush.
• Always make sure that a gas test is done, all
  enclosed spaces/ lines are opened and vented, and
  PTW is obtained before initiating any hot work.
• All Welding on Tanks must be done after Rig Move
  has completed (i.e. when the tank is in COMPLETE
  isolation and is out of the vicinity of any
  source of crude)

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Lower Leg Injury (09 Oct 06)
LTI
57
What happened? The incident occurred when Sea and
Land Derrick man was coming down on the vertical
ladder. When his foot touched the ground he
suddenly twisted his ankle joint causing injuries
to his ligaments.

• Learning
• Use the hand rail
• Descend slowly

• Result
• Injuries to ligaments
• 2 weeks off work

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Arm Injury (11 Oct 06)
LTI
56
What happened? The incident occurred while the
crew were working on a prototype pipe testing
fixture.  The Equipment Operator caught the
sleeve of his coveralls on the cycle/rpm counter
arm which is attached to a rotating shaft.  The
counter arm wrapped his sleeve around the shaft
ultimately pulling him violently around the
equipment stand.

• Learning
• ALWAYS ensure moving / rotating parts have a
  guard / shield

• Result
• Multiple fracture of the arm
• 6 weeks off work

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Thumb Injury (08 Oct 06)
LTI
52
What happened? The incident occurred while a PDO
Production Operator was lifting drums using HIAB
Lifting Beam. When the beam was still extending,
the operator operated the wrong lever causing the
beam to come back crushing the operators thumb.

• Result
• Thumb injury
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• NEVER put your hand in moving equipment
• Think of the potential hazards

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Hand Injury (01 Oct 06)
LTI
51
What happened? The incident occurred while
AlTurki houseboy was preparing the dough for
chapatti in the dough mixing machine.  He was
trying to remove a piece of thread from the dough
when his hand got trapped between the moving fork
and the vertical shaft.

• Result
• Hand injury
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• NEVER put your hand in moving equipment
• Think of the potential hazards

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RTA (25 Sep 06)
LTI
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LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred when Great
Wall Drilling Co. driver was travelling with
three Nasser al Hashar Co. mechanics from Muscat
to Lekhwair. Their vehicle rolled over causing
serious injuries to one of the passengers.  The
other passengers and the driver sustained minor
injuries.

• Result
• 4 LTIs One serious with Head injury and three
  with minor injuries.
• They will be off work from 1 to 4 weeks.

• Learning
• Do NOT embark on journey without proper rest
• Passengers as well as driver MUST wear their
  seatbelt
• If you are tired STOP

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Thumb Injury (14 Sep 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Dalma Energy floor man was working on the BOP
transporting skid when the skid support pipe was
accidentally released and landed on his hand
causing fracture to his thumb.

• Result
• Thumb injury
• 2 days off work

• Learning
• Identify Hazards and potential hazards before
  carrying out the task

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Finger Injury (06 Aug 06)
LTI
48
What happened? The incident occurred while
rigging up a heavy duty tong was in progress. 
While Enafor Floorman was attaching hanging line
his right finger got trapped between safety post
and the heavy duty tong.

• Result
• Finger injury
• 2 weeks work

• Learning
• Identify Hazards and potential hazards before
  carrying out the task
• Look out for pinch points

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Thumb Injury (23 Sep 06)
LTI
47
What happened? The incident occurred while
Pulling Out Of Hole (POOH) was in progress.  A
Precision Drilling International Floorman was
securing the pull chain when his hand got trapped
in between the chain causing fracture to his
thumb.

• Result
• Thumb injury
• 7 days off work

• Learning
• Identify Hazards and potential hazards before
  carrying out the task

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Toe Injury (09 Sep 2006)
LTI
46
What happened? The incident occurred while a PDO
School teacher was moving around the staff room. 
She bumped her toe on the chair causing fracture.

• Result
• Toe injury
• 5 days off work

• Learning
• Look where you are going
• Look out for potential hazards

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Thumb Injury (10 Sep 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Desert Byrne roustabout was loading the hoses on
the back of a trailer. The coupling hit his thumb
causing a fracture .

• Result
• Thumb injury
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Identify Hazards and potential hazards before
  carrying out the task

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Foot Injury (04 Sep 06)
LTI
44
What happened? The incident occurred while Al
Turki welder was walking briskly. He sprained his
ankle resulting in lower foot fracture.

• Result
• Foot injury
• 6 weeks off work

• Learning
• Walk on uneven ground
• Look where you are going
• Wear good boots

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Hand Injury (06 Sep 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while
rigging up TDS (Top Drive) hoses.  The NDSC
assistant mechanic was trying to cut the securing
rope from the hose reel.  He accidentally
operated the hose reel lever and rotated the reel
causing fracture to his wrist.

• Result
• Hand injury
• 6 weeks off work

• Learning
• Never put your hand in rotating equipment
• Always ensure rotating equipment are protected
  with a guard

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Foot Injury (25 Aug 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while
Precision Drilling International (PDI) floor man
was connecting a drive hose during rig up
operation.  A stabbing board control lever was
accidentally operated resulting in his foot
getting trapped between the stabbing board and
its extension.

• Result
• Foot injury
• 6 weeks off work

• Learning
• No more than two people on the stabbing board
• Have a two control switch lever for the
  stabbing board
• Install cover on the lever

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Back Injury (26 Aug 06)
LTI
41
What happened? The incident occurred on MBPS
Hoist 8 while POOH (Pulling Out of Hole) was
being carried out.  The Roustabout was surprised
by the sudden elevation of the tong and fell down
on his back.

• Result
• Back bruises and pain
• 5 days off work

• Learning
• Proper supervision of the job
• Skilled personnel for the task

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Finger Injury (24 Aug 06)
LTI
40
What happened? The incident occurred while
Routine Operation of running in hole 5" drill
pipe stands on Rig 77 KCA Deutag. The String was
set in slips, in the process of lowering the
string in the slips the mud tester got his left
middle finger trapped between the elevator and
the handle of the slips

• Result
• Left middle finger injury
• 10 days off work

• Learning
• Hazard Identification
• Identify hazards before the task
• Think of the potential hazards

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Fatality (03 Aug 06)
LTI
Non-Work Related
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What happened? The incident occurred during a
BBQ organized by Schlumberger in Fahud
(outdoors). Mr. Ahmad Bakti, a 30 year old
Indonesian was trying to take photos with a
colleague. He was positioning himself for a
better view and fell off the cliff. A group of
colleagues went down to search and rescue him. He
was taken to Fahud clinic where he was pronounced
dead. Our thoughts are with his family,
colleagues and friends.
After Final review, this incident was
reclassified as Non-Work Related
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Foot Injury (28 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred when a Sea
Land Asst. Chief Mechanic was coming out of the
Mess, a sudden gust of wind forced the door open.
The force pulled him over and he fell to the
ground landing on his left foot.

• Result
• Left foot injury
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification
• Think what if

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Face Injury (27 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred when a Sea
Land Asst. driller was attempting to install the
drill line into the socket on the draw works
during a routine slip and cut operation. This
involved bending the line. The drill line slipped
from the slot and sprung back striking him on the
face.

• Result
• Swelling behind the eye, multiple lacerations on
  left eye brow, eye lid and upper lip
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification.
• Identify hazards
• Think of the potential hazards

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Foot Injury (27 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
floorman working for Great Wall Drilling was
closing an elevator. The elevator was lowered too
far and it hit his left foot

• Result
• Left foot fracture
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification
• Think what if
• Place feet in the correct position

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Finger Injury (21 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while the
Driller was assisting a Floorman in releasing the
drill pipe tong by pushing the tong from the
back. The Drillers right hand ring finger was
crushed between the tong lever and the tong jaw.

• Result
• Finger injury
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• Hazard identification
• Look out for Pinch Points

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Forearm / Hand Injury (13 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred after the IP
had been working on top of the X-mas Tree (2m
high). As he started his descent (he was not
wearing a safety harness or using a ladder) he
grabbed hold of a hand wheel for support, which
was not secured in place. The hand wheel slid off
the valve stem and the IP fell backwards landing
on his left wrist

• Result
• Forearm / Hand injury
• 3 weeks off work

• Learning
• Do not ascend or descend without a properly
  secured ladder when working at height.

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Finger Injury (09 Jul 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while an
NDSC floor man was installing a lifting cap. A
drillpipe stand was lowered beside him and as it
touched the rotary table, the drillpipe slipped
to the side and trapped his finger

• Result
• Hand injury
• 10 days off work

• Learning
• Toolbox talk Hazard Identification

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Hand Injury (05 Jul 06)
LTI
32
What happened? The incident occurred while MBPS
Derrick man working on a stripping board.  He
trapped his finger between the casing and the
elevator causing injuries.

• Result
• Hand injury
• 1 week off work

• Learning
• Look for pinch points

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Hand Injury (30 Jun 06)
LTI
31
What happened? The incident occurred while a
Galfar plumber was connecting a 2 PVC water line
to an existing 6 PVC line.   The 6 PVC pipe and
valve moved and struck the plumbers hand causing
fracture to his hand.

• Result
• Hand injury
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Toolbox talk Discuss how the job is going to be
  done. Identify the hazards!!

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Finger Injury (18 Jun 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Galfar technician was using a fixed driller to
make a hole on a steel plate. His right hand
accidentally got caught in the drilling pit
causing injury to his right ring finger.

• Result
• Injury to his right ring finger
• At least 3 weeks off

• Learning
• Look for pinch points
• Hazard identification.
• Think what if

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Chemical Burns (17 Jun 06)
LTI
29
What happened? The incident occurred while an
MBPS Derrick man was pouring calcium chloride
chemical into a tank. A big piece of bulked
chemical went into the hopper and plugged the
hopper resulting in the hot fluid splashing out
on the derrick mans body causing chemical burns.

• Result
• Chemical burns
• At least 2 weeks off

• Learning
• Always think of the hazards prior to the job
• Think What if?

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Leg Injury (11 Jun 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a TOCO
heavy vehicle driver (sub contracted to OFSAT) on
a BTB 4PL contract, was trying to tighten a loose
chain on back of his trailer. The chain lock
suddenly got released and hit him on his leg
causing a fracture.

• Result
• Fractured tibia of left leg
• At least 3 weeks off

• Learning
• Always have a Toolbox-talk discussing work
  sequence and any potential hazards

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Finger Injury (30 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while
Schlumberger operator was moving tools with his
hand.  His hand got trapped in the equipment
causing injury to his finger.

• Result
• Finger injury
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• Toolbox talk
• Discuss how the job is going to be done
• Who is going to do it
• And identify the hazards!!

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Finger Injury (30 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while crew
were pulling out drill collars. The lifting sub
moved and fell causing finger injury to the MB
Petroleum floor man.

• Result
• Finger injury
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• Look for pinch points
• Hazard identification.
• Think what if

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Finger Injury (29 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while Oman
KCA Deutag Derrick man was trying to close the
elevator. The elevator tilted down and pinched
his finger between the elevator handle and manual
slips causing the injury.

• Result
• Finger injury
• 5 days off work

• Learning
• Look for pinch points
• Keep your hands away from them

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Knee Injury (06 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Galfar Mechanic was trying to remove the tooth
cap from the shovel bucket.  The metal chip from
the edge of the tooth cap flew and entered
through skin into his knee.

• Result
• Knee injury
• 5 days off work

• Learning
• Hammer the tooth cap from the side
• Check the condition of your hammer and the
  surface you are hammering before the job

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RTA - Rollover (07 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? While returning from worksite at
Mabrouk, the Galfar Mitsubushi 4x4 3T Canter
truck, with 6 persons including driver, lost
control due to failure of transmission system,
went off the road on the left and first tilted on
the right and then turned over rested on the
left side of the vehicle.

• Result
• Thigh injury 2 weeks off
• Head injury 2 weeks off

• Learning
• Has your vehicle been maintained as per schedule?
• Have you conducted your daily checks?

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Superficial Burn (06 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred when V2
Trenching Co. (Sub Contractor to GPS) machine
operator was refuelling a water pump used for
washing the trenching machine.  The pump and the
petrol container caught fire causing extensive
superficial burns to his back and left hand.

• Result
• Back and left hand
• superficial burns.
• 4 weeks off

• Learning
• Never re fuel near a source of heat or a hot
  surface
• Think of the hazards and potential hazards before
  conducting the task

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1 Fatality / 3 LTIs (02 May 06)
LTI
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What happened? A group of six employees
subcontracted to SOCAT (a PDO Contractor) were
travelling in a Land-Rover on the black top road
from Lekhwair to Muscat. The right rear tyre
burst and the vehicle rolled over. Mr. Surendran
died on the spot. Our thoughts are with his
family, colleagues and friends.

• Result
• One Fatality
• Three LTIs
• Two Medical Treatment Cases

• Learning
• Seatbelts not worn by some occupants!
• Vehicle did not meet SP 2000 specification
• Driver had no Defensive Driving Permit
• No journey plan
• Night driving
• Loose items in the vehicle cabin

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Finger Injury (30 Apr 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Shaleem Petroleum Derrick man was adjusting the
sucker rod tong height with his right hand. He
grabbed the operating lever causing the tong to
activate. His left thumb got caught in the jaws
of the tong.

• Result
• Left thumb amputation

• Learning
• Look for pinch points.

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Leg Injury (25 Apr 06)
LTI
15
What happened? The incident occurred when POOH
(Pulling Out Of Hole) operation was being carried
out.  The Shiv-Vani Floor man was pushing drill
pipe into the mouse hole when he slipped on the
rig floor.

• Result
• Twisted right ankle.
• 7 days off.

• Learning
• Toolbox talk to discuss method and hazards.

Wrong way
Right way
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Finger Injury (25 Apr 06)
LTI
14
What happened? The incident occurred when the MB
Petroleum Operator was lowering the office
trailer during rig move.  The retention bar got
released and fell down on his left finger causing
injuries.

• Result
• Broken finger.
• 2 weeks off.

• Learning
• Always have a Toolbox-talk discussing work
  sequence and any potential hazards

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Leg Injury (15 Apr 06)
LTI
13
What happened? The incident occurred while a
forklift was moving pipes.  The pipes rolled from
the forks and the MBPS Derrick man put his leg to
stop the pipes rolling and trapped his lower leg
and ankle.

• Result
• Broken leg.
• 10 weeks off.

• Learning
• Always think of the hazards prior to the job
• Think What if?

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Finger Injury (20 Mar 06)
LTI
12
What happened? A Weatherford Operator was
installing the Quick Connect Packer element on
the RBOP (Rotating Blow Out Preventer), he
trapped his finger between the element and the
RBOP.

• Result
• Broken finger.
• 1 week off.

• Learning
• Look for pinch-points.

Wrong position of hand
Right position of hand
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Slip Fall on Stairs (12 Mar 06)
LTI
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What happened? The incident occurred while a
Shiv-Vani Derrick man was walking down the stairs
from the mud tank. He slipped and fell hitting
his knee on the hand rail and the stairs causing
multiple injuries.

• Result
• Broken knee.
• 5 days off

• Learning
• NEVER run down the stairs
• Use the hand rail

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Slip Fall from Truck (07 Mar 06)
LTI
10
What happened? The incident occurred while tools
were being offloaded from the truck.  A Sperry
Sun driver was standing at the edge of the truck
when he slipped and fell off to the ground.

• Result
• Broken Wrist.
• 3 weeks off

• Learning
• NEVER stand at the edge without protection.

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Trip and Fall (07 Mar 06)
LTI
09
What happened? A Shi-vani roustabout was
standing near a drum of salt (Nacl) which was
going to be poured into the water tanks through
the grating. He was asked to step back by the
other roustabouts. While doing so he tripped and
fell against the PVT box.

• Result
• Serious injury to backbone
• 20 days off work

• Learning
• ALWAYS Look out for tripping hazards

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Fall from Ladder (04 Mar 06)
LTI
08
What happened? A PDO technician was carrying out
maintenance using an unsupported ladder. He
climbed up the ladder, it slipped and he fell to
the hard surface floor.

• Result
• 2 broken arms.
• 3 wks off work.

• Learning
• Select a wide stable ladder
• Place the ladder at the correct angle (75o from
  hor.)
• Secure or hold the ladder (NEVER let go!)

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Broken Foot (28 Feb 06)
LTI
07
What happened? Two Galfar fitters were trying to
lift a heavy blind flange using a crow bar. In
the process of lifting the flange fell on the
fitters foot.

• Result
• Broken foot
• 6 weeks off work.

• Learning
• Before the task
• STOP and Identify the Hazards
• Choose the correct tool for the job

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RTA - Falling Asleep (19 Feb 06)
LTI
06
What happened? An FMC service engineer had worked
most of the night, rested for 2-3 hrs and then
drove his car from Saih-Rawl to Muscat. Just
before Nizwa he fell asleep, hit a street light
and rolled-over. There were several heavy objects
kept in the passenger compartment. The injuries
were all caused by those flying objects.

• Result
• Many cuts/bruises
• 1 week off work

• Learning
• Tired STOP and rest
• Safe Journey Management a must
• No heavy objects in the cab!!
• Seat belts/air bags save lives

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Broken Wrist (16 Feb 06)
LTI
05
What happened? A Shiv-vani roustabout was
standing on the bottom row of casing. A joint
from the top row rolled towards him. He jumped
off and landed badly.

• Result
• Broken wrist
• 4 weeks off work

• Learning
• Never stand on pipes
• Always stand on a stable work platform

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Finger Tip Amputated (04 Feb 06)
LTI
04
What happened? A Sahara cook was grinding food in
a meat grinder. He pushed the food with his
fingers instead of the special pushing tool.
His finger caught in the mechanism.

• Result
• Finger tip amputated
• 2 weeks off work

• Learning
• ALWAYS use the correct tools
• NEVER put your fingers into moving machinery

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Finger Hit by Radiator Fan (23 Jan 06)
LTI
03
What happened? A Galfar mechanic tried to stop a
welding generator. The button was difficult to
move so he used pliers. The pliers slipped and
his hand jerked forward into the rotating
radiator fan.

• Result
• Broken and cut finger
• Several days off work

• Learning
• Do not work near moving machinery parts
• Do not work on running machinery switch it off
  and isolate it first
• Check that guards are in place to protect from
  moving parts
• Think what if.?

Finger hit by radiator fan
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RTA 3rd Party Fatality (05 Jan 06)
LTI
02
What happened? An Al-Hassan canter had a head-on
collision with a third party vehicle on the
Muscat-Salalah main road 115 km south of Qarn
Alam just after mid-day (12.30). The driver was
sleepy. He veered slowly towards the right hand
side of the road. When he realised this he
overcorrected to the left straight into the path
of the oncoming third party saloon car.

• Result
• Third party driver Fatality, passenger LTI
  (broken skull), passenger MTC
• Al-Hassan driver LTI (broken foot), 2 passengers
  MTC.

• Learning
• STOP driving when you are tired have a rest and
  sleep.
• As a passenger stop the driver when you see he
  is tired.
• Seatbelts saved the 3 men in the canter from
  death or severe injuries.

Point of impact Straight flat black-top road.
Excellent visibility.
The third party saloon car
The canter truck
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Finger Tip Amputated (02 Jan 06)
LTI
01
What happened? A PDO employee was cutting metal
strips using a hydraulic cutting machine. While
setting up the metal strip that had to be cut, he
accidentally operated the machine with his foot
and trapped his finger which was placed under the
shear.

• Result
• Amputated finger tip.
• 2 weeks off work.

• Learning
• Machine/equipment protection check equipment for
  guards, emergency stop buttons.
• Operator competency is staff trained to operate
  a machine?

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