Floorman Killed on Monkey Board in Avoidable Accident
Posted by proforma on July 1, 2010 | No Comments
A floorman was struck in the abdomen by either the drill pipe or winch wire and later died of his injuries. In this report, the cause was attributed to a number of factors, including poor communication, lack of competency and inadequate risk assessment.
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