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The flowline pipe fell off tripod
Jan 24, 2026
0
fatalities
0
injured
Sequence of events
Incident Description
The flowline pipe was rested on the tripod and due to the stress relief the pipeline straightened and fallen on the permit holders legs as he was walking parallel to the line which resulted in fracture to his right leg.
Learnings from Incident
Always ensure you stay at safe distance from line.
Ensure safe positioning of supporting stands prior to starting of work and monitor .
Speak up before the next one
EntirelySafe gives workers a place to raise safety concerns, and gives safety leaders a way to see the patterns those concerns form — before they become an incident like this one.
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