1. LTI no 17: 27/April/2000 Finger and Hose
Two man on a drilling rig are pushing a heavy flexible hose that needs to be flushed with water.

2. LTI no 17: 27/April/2000 Finger and Hose
Hand !!
The hose suddenly jumps out of control (because of a rotation at the swivel). The hand of one of the man is caught between a pipe and the heavy steel end-coupling of the hose.
Swivel

3. LTI no 17: 27/April/2000 Finger and Hose
Hand !!
One of the bones in the hand of this person (acting) is broken. He will be off work for several weeks.

4. LTI no 17: 27/April/2000 Finger and Hose
What caused this accident: - Unexpected movement of the heavy hose
- Difficult area to work in
- Possibly: communication problems between the two man
Discuss in your team: - How would you have manipulated the hose?
- Is there a better design possible that would avoid man-handling this heavy hose? - Is there equipment in your work area that is difficult to handle manually?
- How do you make sure your partner understands how you are going to do a task together?