Fall from trailer while climbing
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Country: Oman
Incident Details: After loading the anchor block onto the oilfield trailer, the Derrickman climbed the ladder onto the Trailer. On this second step, he slipped and got his right leg caught in between the ladder runks. He was stuck in the ladder with his right leg approximately one 1 meter above ground level. The Driller helped him off the ladder.
Leg trapped between runks
Finding
- Oilfield Trailer has no handrail on the steps (3 point contact not possible)
- Immediate reporting of Incident
- Good support after injury
Learning
- Always ensure 3 point contact while using steps and ladders
- Provide secure ladders for trailers without safe access
Equipment: Trailer
Operation: Land Logistics
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- Leg trapped between runks
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- Bad Practice
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- Good Practice
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- Good Practice