Improper Use of Drill Pipe Spinner results in injury

Cause & Consequence

• Moving, flying or falling object

Incident Location

Drilling unit

Incident Activity

Drilling, workover

Incident Info Source

Step change in safety

Specific Incident Equipment

Spinners were attched to the lower joint whilst a chain tong was located on the top joint, inadvertant activation of the spinner initiated the chain tong to move and strike individual.

Lessons Identified

As per the attached IADC Safety Alert.

Incident Recommendations

As per the attched IADC Safety Alert.