R c drilling llc oil man struck by rigging chain dies

Abstract: At 1:30 p.m. on May 29, 2017, an employee was changing a seal on a power swivel. The rigging chain on the tong broke, striking the employee in the side of his head. The employee suffered a fractured skull and was killed. Keywords: Broken Chain, Fracture, Struck By [pdf]

One man water well drilling rigs homemade

This comprehensive guide provides detailed information and instructions on building your own water well drilling rig. Explore the benefits of a DIY approach‚ discover essential components‚ and learn step-by-step construction techniques. [pdf]

Drilling rig throwing chain

To flip the spinning chain up from a tool joint box so that the chain wraps around the tool joint pin after it is stabbed into the box. The stand or joint of drill pipe is turned or spun by a pull on the spinning chain from the cathead on the drawworks. [pdf]