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2020 2nd alert HiPo#39 (Drops) Joint released from elevator
The operation was running 4 1/2” VAMTOP completion using slip type elevator. When joint # 93 was picked up from mouse hole and hoisted 1 m above rotary table, the joint disconnected from elevator and dropped on the rig floor. The joint ended up on the vertical position beside the V-Door. supported by DS rig floor handrails. Nobody was injured.
Always Manually latch, the manual elevators around tubulars. Always physically check that the elevators is properly latched around tubular before picking up the joint / stands. Drillers/AD’s shall receive a clear confirmation signal from Floor man before pick up tubing joints. Driller/AD should not be distracted while operating the brake. Use empowerment to stop to intervene on unsafe acts.

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