There was a Problem when making up coupling. Could not properly engage the pipe thread. When struggled to undo the rig tongs, fingers got into wrong place and were trapped. LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01 LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01 Place hands properly, use handles.

Watch out for moving equipment. Don’t get caught behind any moving machinery. Keep alert! LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01 LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01

When doing routine jobs: always stick always stick to the rules to the rules stay alert stay alert do not take do not take short cuts. short cuts. Your fingers might not survive! LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01 LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01

What went wrong? Failure to operate tongs to the approved procedure. Failure to operate tongs to the approved procedure. Loss of concentration: careless positioning of hands. Loss of concentration: careless positioning of hands. How do we put it right? Routine work: always follow procedures, make it a habit. Do not deviate! Remain alert ALL the time! Routine work: always follow procedures, make it a habit. Do not deviate! Remain alert ALL the time! Plan the Job: think about what you are going to do, Plan the Job: think about what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, before you are going to do it, how you are going to do it, before you are going to do it, make sure everyone knows the plan. Then stick to the plan! make sure everyone knows the plan. Then stick to the plan! Supervisors must ensure their men know and follow the Supervisors must ensure their men know and follow the correct procedures and to think about their hands. correct procedures and to think about their hands. LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01 LTI no.10: Crushed Finger 14/April/01