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Drilling rig accident brisbane

Two workmen have narrowly missed being crushed by construction machinery after it collapsed in Brisbane’s north this afternoon. Video obtained by 9NEWS showed the men turning their backs to the Newstead construction site when a large drilling rig suddenly toppled over. [pdf]

FAQS about Drilling rig accident brisbane

What happened to the overburden drill?

The mast of the drill was in a raised position at around 25 degrees off vertical. Two drill maintainers arrived at the overburden drill to inspect and repair a reported oil leak. In preparation for the repair the drill was washed, lowered off its three hydraulic levelling jacks, refuelled and the hydraulic tank refilled.

Why did the operator drill a hole in an overburden drill?

The operator completed drilling a hole as per design when machine sensors detected low hydraulic oil level. The mast of the drill was in a raised position at around 25 degrees off vertical. Two drill maintainers arrived at the overburden drill to inspect and repair a reported oil leak.

What happened to a 67-year-old rig operator?

The 67-year-old operator suffered a compound fracture to his leg while jumping clear of the rig as it fell. The company was barred from using the rig and excavator, which were both damaged in the accident. "Two prohibition notices were issued and subsequently complied with," a Workplace Health and Safety Queensland spokesperson said.

Is there a risk assessment for the use of the drill?

No operational risk assessment for the use of the drill was identified. There was no working visible manual level bubble fitted. The drill had been involved in a rollover five years prior. Following this incident grade alarms were fitted to the drill.

What happened at a Brisbane worksite?

A man is fighting for life and another is injured after they were struck by a metal object at a Brisbane worksite. Paramedics were called to the CavCorp development site on Wyandra Street in Newstead at 12.10pm (1.10pm AEDT)today after a metal object fell from a piece of machinery.

What happened at a deck handrail drill?

The operator and one maintainer exited the drill safely. The other maintainer was trapped between the deck handrail and the light vehicle parked beside the drill. An emergency was initiated, and the Emergency Response Team (ERT) assisted with the safe recovery of the trapped maintainer. How did it happen? Events leading up to the incident

Different parts of a drilling rig

Drilling derricks and Rig Masts consist of a steel framework with a square or rectangular cross-section. Their purpose is to support the hoisting equipment and rack the tubulars while tripping pipe. The number of joints in a stand (single-double-triple) that the rig can pull is dependent on the height of the derrick. . The Drawworks is one of the most important components of the drilling rig (types of drilling rigs). The unit supplies the hoisting power, the. . The Crown Blockas a drilling rig component is a fixed set of pulleys (called sheaves) located at the top of the derrick or mast, where the drilling line is threaded. The companion blocks to these pulleys are the traveling blocks. By using two sets of blocks in this fashion,. . The Traveling Blockis a set of sheaves (pulleys) that move up and down in the derrick. The drilling line is threaded (reeved) over the. . Attached to the bottom of the traveling blocks, the hook is required to hang the swivel and rig kelly(for drilling) and the elevator bales (for tripping pipe and casing). . • (#22) is a section of large diameter pipe fitted to the top of the that the attaches to via a side outlet, to allow the to flow back to the .• (BOPs) (#23 and #24) are devices installed at the wellhead to prevent fluids and gases from unintentionally escaping from the . #23 is the annular (often referred to as Hydril named after a manufacturer), and #24 is the pipe rams and blind rams. [pdf]