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Result!Result!Learning!Learning!

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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.

Finger Injury (28 Dec 06)

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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What happened?The incident occurred while L&T (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 contractor’s 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.

Broken Leg (18 Dec 06)

Result: • Driver off for 4 weeks

Learning: • Always reduce speed at

junctions• While approaching

junctions think “What if”• Drive Defensively!

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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

Hand Injury (16 Dec 06)

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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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.

Hand Injury (13 Dec 06)

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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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.

Broken Ribs (05 Dec 06)


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

clean

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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

Arm Injury (22 Nov 06)


Learning: • Think of the hazards

and the potential hazards

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What happened?The incident occurred while POOH (pulling out of hole) was in progress, the Dalma Energy Roustabout’s hand got trapped between the elevator horn and drill pipe. He sustained crush injuries to his thumb

Thumb Injury (13 Nov 06)


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

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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.

Hand Injury (03 Nov 06)


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

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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.

Finger Injury (28 Oct 06)


Learning: • Hazard identification• Think “what if”

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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.

Head Injury (26 Oct 06)

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)

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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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.

Wrist Injury (23 Oct 06)


Learning: • Descend slowly• Do not rush

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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 Helper’s foot resulting in crush injuries to his foot and fractured his toe.

Toe Injury (21 Oct 06)


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

with the task / job

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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.

Leg Injury (21 Oct 06)


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

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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

Leg Injury (20 Oct 06)


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

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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.

Finger Injury (17 Oct 06)


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

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Fatality (17 Oct 06)

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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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.

Burns (12 Oct 06)


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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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.

Lower Leg Injury (09 Oct 06)

Result: • Injuries to ligaments• 2 weeks off work

Learning: • Use the hand rail• Descend slowly

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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.

Arm Injury (11 Oct 06)

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

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

shield

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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 operator’s thumb.

Thumb Injury (08 Oct 06)

Result: • Thumb injury• 2 weeks off work

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

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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.

Hand Injury (01 Oct 06)

Result: • Hand injury• 4 weeks off work

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

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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.

RTA (25 Sep 06)

Result: • 4 LTI’s; 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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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.

Thumb Injury (14 Sep 06)

Result: • Thumb injury• 2 days off work

Learning: • Identify Hazards and potential hazards before carrying out

the task

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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.

Finger Injury (06 Aug 06)

Result: • Finger injury• 2 weeks work


the task• Look out for “pinch points”

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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


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Toe Injury (09 Sep 2006)

Result: • Toe injury• 5 days off work

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

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.

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Result: • Thumb injury• 3 weeks off work


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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 .

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Foot Injury (04 Sep 06)

Result: • Foot injury• 6 weeks off work

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

What happened?The incident occurred while Al Turki welder was walking briskly. He sprained his ankle resulting in lower foot fracture.

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Hand Injury (06 Sep 06)


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

guard

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.

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Foot Injury (25 Aug 06)

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

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.

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Back Injury (26 Aug 06)

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

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

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.

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Finger Injury (24 Aug 06)

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

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

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

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Fatality (03 Aug 06)

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.

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After Final review, this incident was reclassified as

Non-Work Related

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Foot Injury (28 Jul 06)

Result: • Left foot injury• 4 weeks off work

Learning: • Hazard identification• Think “what if”

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.

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Face Injury (27 Jul 06)

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”

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.

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Foot Injury (27 Jul 06)

Result: • Left foot fracture• 3 weeks off work

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

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

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Finger Injury (21 Jul 06)

Result: • Finger injury• 2 weeks off work

Learning: • Hazard identification• Look out for “Pinch Points”

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.

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Forearm / Hand Injury (13 Jul 06)

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

Learning: • Do not ascend or descend without a properly secured ladder

when working at height.

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

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Finger Injury (09 Jul 06)

Result: • Hand injury• 10 days off work

Learning: • Toolbox talk: Hazard Identification

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

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Hand Injury (05 Jul 06)

Result: • Hand injury• 1 week off work

Learning: • Look for “pinch points”

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.

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Hand Injury (30 Jun 06)


Learning: • Toolbox talk: Discuss how the job is going to be done.

Identify the hazards!!

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 plumber’s hand causing fracture to his hand.

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Finger Injury (18 Jun 06)

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

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

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.

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Chemical Burns (17 Jun 06)

Result: • Chemical burns• At least 2 weeks off

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

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 man’s body causing chemical burns.

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Leg Injury (11 Jun 06)

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

Learning: • Always have a Toolbox-talk discussing work sequence and

any potential hazards

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.

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Finger Injury (30 May 06)


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

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.

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

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.

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Result: • Finger injury• 5 days off work

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

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.

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Knee Injury (06 May 06)

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

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.

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RTA - Rollover (07 May 06)

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?

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.

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Superficial Burn (06 May 06)

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

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.

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1 Fatality / 3 LTIs (02 May 06)

Result: • One Fatality• Three LTI’s• 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

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.

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Finger Injury (30 Apr 06)

Result: • Left thumb amputation

Learning: • Look for pinch points.

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.

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Leg Injury (25 Apr 06)

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

Learning: • Toolbox talk to discuss method and hazards.

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.

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Finger Injury (25 Apr 06)

Result: • Broken finger.• 2 weeks off.

Learning:• Always have a Toolbox-talk discussing work sequence and

any potential hazards

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.

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Leg Injury (15 Apr 06)

Result: • Broken leg.• 10 weeks off.

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

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.

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Finger Injury (20 Mar 06)

Result: • Broken finger.• 1 week off.

Learning: • Look for “pinch-points”.

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.

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Slip & Fall on Stairs (12 Mar 06)

Result: • Broken knee. • 5 days off

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

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.

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Slip & Fall from Truck (07 Mar 06)

Result: • Broken Wrist. • 3 weeks off

Learning: • NEVER stand at the edge without protection.

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.

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Trip and Fall (07 Mar 06)

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

Learning: • ALWAYS: Look out for tripping hazards

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.

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Fall from Ladder (04 Mar 06)

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!)

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.

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Broken Foot (28 Feb 06)

Result: • Broken foot• 6 weeks off work.

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

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.

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RTA - Falling Asleep (19 Feb 06)

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

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.

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Broken Wrist (16 Feb 06)

Result: • Broken wrist• 4 weeks off work

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

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.

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Finger Tip Amputated (04 Feb 06)

Result: • Finger tip amputated• 2 weeks off work

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

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.

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Finger Hit by Radiator Fan (23 Jan 06)

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….?”

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.

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RTA 3rd Party Fatality (05 Jan 06)

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.

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.

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Finger Tip Amputated (02 Jan 06)

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?

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.

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