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2024 LTI#04 Safety Alert_ Hand injury while cleaning OBM cutting
A Fracture injury occurred on 6th January 2024 at 09.00 AM involving a 47-year-old Pakistani colleague working as a helper for Maqshan Oil & Gas Services in Fahud Hazardous Waste Management Yard. Before starting the Oil Based Mud cuttings (OBM) treatment operation, the team started to clean the unit by isolating power sources, while doing the cleaning activity by using the metal scrapper tool, a certain amount of solidified dry OBM cuttings (5 kg approx.) fell from the topside of the Vertical Cuttings Dryer (VCD) above the helper’s right-hand forearm consequently hitting his hand to the bottom edge of the inspection hatch resulted in pain on the right-hand forearm. Later he was taken to Badar Al Sama Hospital in Muscat where the X-rays revealed an incomplete fracture on his right forearm.
Asses all seen and unforeseen hazards when planning for any job Implement and monitor the enforcement of the SOP throughout the operation process Always ensure work is under effective supervision. Always use the right tool for the task. Expect unexpected hazard before commencing any task
The hazard and risk of falling objects were not identified and accessed. Standard Operating Procedure available but not followed. Lack of Supervision. The employee has used the short scrapping tool to reach the top section of VCD.
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