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2026 2nd Alert LWC#06 finger injury while racking back power tong
After making up the final tubing connection, the Floorman was racking back the Power tong from the Well center to its resting position. During this movement, the Tong lever struck the Handrail. This contact accidentally activated the tong while the Floorman's left hand was positioned in a pinch point, causing injuries to his 3rd and 4th fingers.
What warning signs would indicate that this equipment is not safe to operate? How would you verify that all critical safety guards and protections are in place before starting work? What could happen if a power tong (equipment) remains energized while being moved or repositioned? What Line of Fire hazards exist during tong operation and rack-back activities? If you noticed a missing/damaged guard, what actions would you take before allowing the task to continue? How could the DRA or toolbox talk have better identified the risks present in this task?
The power tong was operated without a safety guard, resulting in a missing critical safety barrier. The floor person’s hand was positioned in the pinch-point (Line of Fire) during movement. The equipment was unintentionally activated due to an unprotected control lever The equipment integrity was not verified before use. Supervision failed to enforce start-work controls and did not stop unsafe conditions.
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