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2025 Second Alert LTI#09 Finger struck by Lever hoist hook while removing the flow line
While rigging down for a rig move, the pump-man was working alone disconnecting the flow line between the water tank and mud tank using a lever hoist (rated 1.5 tons). The sleeve handle broke, and the lever hook struck the injured person’s right index finger. The job was stopped, and the incident was reported to the Rig Manager. The IP received first aid, was taken to the Clinic, and later referred to a hospital where an X-ray confirmed a fracture to the right index finger.
Make sure that personnel comply with PPE Policy and Procedure in regard to the use and wearing of impact rated gloves. Crew personnel must comply and follow work instructions from their supervisor (Rig Managers / Night Tool Pushers) in regard to jobs and tasks. Only approved anchor points rated and approved pad eyes must be used to apply tension to in relation to pulling (tensioning) or lifting loads. Maintain awareness, control line of fire hazards, if hazard cannot be controlled then person or persons must be out of the line of fire, including the use of exclusion zones to isolate people from the line of fire hazards. Hand & Finger Injury prevention, including use PPE Impact gloves, use of hands-free tools, assess the hazards, keep hands out of the lone of fire, keep eyes on hands. Review the handle design and develop an alternative to replace the handles with another device, such as detachable handles or no handles, so that handles cannot be used as non-approved anchor points. Ensure there are SOP's & JSA's for the specific task of rigging up & down the flow-line. Ensure crew is aware of MOC process and any modifications done at the rig site are covered under approved MOC
The IP had been instructed by the Night Tool Pusher to wait and not disconnect the flow-line. He violated the instructions and started to work. The water & mud tanks were not level making the flow-line sleeve tight to remove and needed to be level first The flow line handle broke when excessive tension was applied by use of the 1.5 ton rated hoist lever. The flow line handle was not a rated anchor point (pad eye) to be used for apply tension or load to. The IP was not wearing his impact-resistant gloves when performing the task and this would have reduced some of the severity of the injury if he had worn his impact gloves. The IP’s hands were in the line of fire, when the sleeve handle broke, the hook released hitting his finger. The handle was homemade and was not installed following MOC process.

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