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2020 2nd alert HiPo#43 (Drops) circulating head
At approximately, 01.35 hrs., During running 13 3/8” casing, drilling crew had difficulty to run the casing joint due to down hole restriction. Crew decided to wash down casing joint using circulating head and managed to run 4 joints successfully till they reached last joint to be run when circulating head suddenly disconnected causing swivel joint, circulating hose and circulating head to drop from top of casing joint to rig floor landing near the rotary table towards the V Door.
Always ensure two (2) chain tongs are used for makeup circulating head. Always ensure you properly install secondary retention on circulating Assembly. Always ensure your SOP include connection back off precautions. Always ensure critical tasks are supervised by Tool pusher/ Night pusher. Always ensure connections are made up to maximum torque. Always ensure dynamic risk are assessed and proper safety controls are in place.

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