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2021 2nd Alert HiPo58 Driver lost control on vehicle
Schlumberger Artificial Lift crew was heading to Rig-82 after receiving a call out at 5 am. Driving started at 5:38 am and on the way missed the correct turn to the rig. The driver encountered an incline followed by left turn and responded by applying break and turning steering to the left side. The vehicle came to a complete stop on the edge (both right tires were off the edge of the embankment). As the driver was trying to manoeuvre the vehicle off the edge, he turned the wheels to the right and the vehicle lost balance and toppled off the side, landing upside down Why it happened/Finding : Absence of road signal indicating immediate sharp left turn after inclined road.  The Driver didn't anticipate the sharp curve after the inclined road. No traffic barrier installed at the sharp turning session of an elevated road.  Vehicles RAS inspection was not valid. Vehicle's tire was in bad condition.
Always stay alert, keep your eyes on the driving environment and practice defensive driving techniques. Always adjust your driving speed according to road condition. Always STOP and assess when normal conditions change Maintain safe distances from the edge of the roads. Report any hazards on the route and bad road conditions to the authorities immediately.  Ensure vehicles are checked on daily basis and rectify the defects before trips. Ensure vehicles are having valid RAS inspections all the time

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