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2024 Second Alert LTI#15/HiPo#29 Fell from FRAC tank due to unsecure handrails
On 21st Sep 2024 @ 9:30 AM, the operation was cleaning mud tank and transferring the water-based mud from rig tanks to Frac tanks. As part of the operation, the Roustabout climbed to the top of the Frac tank to monitor the mud level. While doing so, he leaned on the handrail of the Frac tank, which was not secured with the securing pins causing the roustabout to fall from the Frac tank to the ground approximately 3.5 m and land on his right side. Immediately, he was evacuated by rig ambulance to PDO Yibal clinic.
Ensure that Musta’ed is properly implemented, including 3rd party operations & equipment. Always ensure that specific SOP and risk assessment for the planned operations are available on hand. Always ensure to conduct an effective TBT with all involved parties. Always ensure to stop the work if no/unclear instructions are given. Always ensure to follow the 3rd party checklist when dealing with 3rd party operations and equipment. Always ensure all activates are supervised including out of sight (OOS) activities. Ensure to update the out of sight register to include working at frac tanks. Always ensure all handrails are properly secured!
The frac tank handrail was not secured with designated pin. The roustabout climbed the frac tank without safety harness. The tank mobilized to the tank without 3rd party mobilization checklist No supervision for the mud transferring job. No COW conducted for the transferring job. No-pre job check conducted on the frac tank before starting the transferring task.

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