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2025 First Alert LTI#09 Mud tester suffered Finger injury while rigging down surface flow line
While rigging down the surface flow line between the Mud Tank and Water Tank, the Mud Tester was attempting to pull the line from the handle arm of the flow line, the handle arm broke from the welded area leading to the lever hoist hook striking the Mud Tester’s right hand, resulting in an injury to his index finger. This was later diagnosed as a dislocation and fracture of the finger.
How do you ensure correct and approved anchor points are being used for the task? How do you ensure the SOP is adequately covering all activities related to all tasks and it is being followed? Do you identify all potential risks during your pre job planning (using Musta’ed) and discuss them during pre-job meetings? Always ensure right anchoring points are available and used
Incorrect anchor point was used for the task (handle). The potential risk of uncontrolled release of energy from the lever hoist hook whilst pulling was not identified. This is a routine task where the tension on the flow line is released by adjusting the lever anchored to certified pad eyes on the flow line The handle was in place to guide the flowline during rig up /rig down

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