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2020 2nd alert HiPo#33 (Drops) uncontrolled descent of travelling block
At approximately 14:00 hrs on 16th of May 2020 Hoist 18 was in preparation for Rig down and a Floorman and Roustabout came to the Rig floor for moving out the handling tools. Whilst they were close to the center of the floor, the travelling block started Slowly coming down and the elevator touched on the back side of Roustabout. They immediately moved away from the vicinity and the travelling block continued to descent and finally rested at the off drillers ide of the Rig floor damaging a handrail.
Always ensure the brake handle is secured with chain whilst Driller and AD away from the brake. Always ensure not to disconnect collision prevention systems during Rig down before the mast is fully lowered. Always ensure the Assistant Driller is not left alone at the Drillers cabin. Always ensure floor activities are performed under supervision. Always ensure adequate communication and intervention. Always ensure the Rig down commencement is approved by HSV.

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