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    During rig operations, the sheave cover on the blocks fell open and hit the run-around, knocking the cover off and causing it to fall to the rig floor. An inspection of the blocks was not properly conducted, as the bolts holding the cover had come loose. Employees failed to follow inspection procedures when greasing the blocks. To address this, safety meetings will emphasize the need to continuously inspect overhead equipment during rig operations to prevent such safety issues.

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    During rig operations, the sheave cover on the blocks fell open and hit the run-around, knocking the cover off and causing it to fall to the rig floor. An inspection of the blocks was not properly conducted, as the bolts holding the cover had come loose. Employees failed to follow inspection procedures when greasing the blocks. To address this, safety meetings will emphasize the need to continuously inspect overhead equipment during rig operations to prevent such safety issues.

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    Blocks Fell Open

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    During rig operations, the sheave cover on the blocks fell open and hit the run-around, knocking the cover off and causing it to fall to the rig floor. An inspection of the blocks was not properly conducted, as the bolts holding the cover had come loose. Employees failed to follow inspection procedures when greasing the blocks. To address this, safety meetings will emphasize the need to continuously inspect overhead equipment during rig operations to prevent such safety issues.

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    Health, Environment & Safety

    Accident Prevention Opportunity

    Blocks Fell Open


    Oxy Near Miss
    Report Number: 18743 Today’s Date: 04/14/03

    Incident Date: 04/10/03 Classification: Significant

    What Happened:
    Pulling out of hole, sheave cover on blocks fell open and hit run-around.
    Knocked cover off and fell to rig floor.

    Root Cause(s):
    • Inspection process not followed. Bolts that hold cover on came loose
    during operations, allowing cover to drop open.

    Contributing Factor:
    • Employee inattention and failure to follow contractor’s safety procedures.
    • Employees are instructed to inspect overhead equipment every time they
    are used or serviced. This should have been done when greasing the
    blocks.

    Corrective Action:
    Safety meeting topic. Address the issue of inspecting overhead equipment on a
    continuous basis during all rigs daily safety meetings.

    Correction Action Completion Date: 04/16/03

    Near Miss – Opportunity for Improvement

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