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  Casing Elevators not Latched Properly Result in a Dropped Joint of Casing

  Posted by Nigel on 2 June 2020 at 6:08 pm

  While running casing, the pin in the Casing Elevators was incorrectly inserted before the latch was fully closed. This allowed the elevators to inadvertently open as a joint of 9-5/8″ casing was hoisted out of the tubular handling trough.

  The joint bounced in the trough and fell on to the gull wings next to the catwalk. No one was injured, however the potential for serious injury and/or equipment damage was very high.

  Contributing factors

  Casing crew employee was not aware that improperly latched elevators allowed the pin to beinstalled and door still come open

  Lessons Learnt:

  This design of casing elevators allows the pin to be inserted without the elevators being latched correctly.
  

  Confirm that latch is completely closed before installing pin.

  Familiarize employees with the manufacture’s operating procedures and warnings.

  

  Nigel replied 3 years, 11 months ago 1 Member · 0 Replies
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