Here are a couple of pictures of what can happen with a snagged stand while running or pulling out of the hole. This recently happened on a Lakota rig. Reviewed this with both crews on Dec 18.

 Drill pipe  Hand position  Racking position  Position of the drill pipe & the foot

 Pipe rack  Position of the hand  Floor man  Bottom of the drill pipe  Injured foot D/P Foot

 Rotary Table  Safety gum boot iron toe  Injured point were the drill pipe pierced the foot  Blood  Safety gum boot Injure part of the foot

 Part of the gum boot drill pipe pierced  Injured part of the foot and blood  Gum boot part of the Gum boot & Blood

 Stay away when the elevator pick up the drill pipe.  Check the elevator after latch and before driller picks up the pipe.  Inform the driller if you have any problem.  Communication is the key to avoid accidents.  “STOP” the job if you see any thing wrong.

 NO ONE can keep you safe but YOU!  This requires effort and thought on YOUR PART.  You have to be willing to do what it takes NOT to be a victim. Akil S Bolar Akil S Bolar