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COMPOSITE CATALOG OF OIL FIELD TRASH

2007 EDITION2007 EDITION

Published by: Warren Hubler, CSPHelmerich & Payne International Drilling Co.

21 February 2008y

OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

1. Illustrate examples of Oil Field Trash

2 D ib th d f i i th2. Describe a method for energizing the workforce in identifying unsafe tools and equipment

3 Eli i t Oil Fi ld T h3. Eliminate Oil Field Trash

4. Create a safer work environment for all

VOLUMES / CATEGORIESVOLUMES / CATEGORIES1. Homemade Lifting Devices

2. Homemade or Modified Tools & Equipment

3. Rigging Tools and Attachment Points

4. Electrical Devices and Wiring

5 Low Pressure & High Pressure Fittings5. Low Pressure & High Pressure Fittings

6. Inadequate Repairsq p

VOL 1 – LIFTING DEVICESVOL. 1 LIFTING DEVICES


Third party homemadehomemade lifting device used to pickused to pick up and move equipment onequipment on location


Homemade lift cap for a 12 ¼ bit. (Weighing 440 Lbs)


Third party homemadehomemade lift cap.


Homemade lift cap constructed from old drill collar pin.


Homemade lift cap / pump in sub?p p


Third party homemade lift cap for picking up fishing tools


Third party homemade lift cap consisting of a BOP ring welded to a drill collar pin.

VOL 1 – LIFTING DEVICESVOL. 1 LIFTING DEVICESHomemadeHomemade lifting device for pickingfor picking up a casing drilling bitdrilling bit.

Weldable links?

Side loadedSide loaded links?


Third party homemadehomemade lifting devicesdevices.


Third party homemadehomemade lift cap used for picking upfor picking up fishing tools.


Homemade liftingHomemade lifting device for wire-line sheave. Piece of cold roll steel welded to a piece of 2 ¼ inch flat steel with holes flame cut for the lifting pins tofor the lifting pins to go through. Nut welded to the pinswelded to the pins tied onto sheave


Homemade lifting devices for a casing power tongHomemade lifting devices for a casing power tong. (Weighing 1350 lbs)

VOL 2 –TOOLS / EQUIPMENTVOL. 2 TOOLS / EQUIPMENT


Modified wrenches or wrench extension.

Cost ($) to make vsmake vs.

cost to buy a new one ?


Homemade l d hsledge hammer

Metal barMetal bar welded into recycledrecycled hammer head


H d h h i hi h t il diHomemade shop hammer using high tensile dies

OEM Shop Hammer Flat/Steel FaceOEM Shop Hammer Flat/Steel Face


H dHomemade adapter. ½ in i l ld d tnipple welded to

a 3/8 in nipple ith i kwith a quick

connection in d done end and

crowsfoot on the th dother end


Homemade socket & wrench set PermanentlyHomemade socket & wrench set. Permanently welded adaptors and extensions

VOL 2 –TOOLS / EQUIPMENTVOL. 2 TOOLS / EQUIPMENTThird party homemade vs purpose built workThird party homemade vs. purpose built work basket and lifting slings

VOL 3 – RIGGING EQPTVOL. 3 RIGGING EQPT


Third party wire-line sheave keeper pin p ptoo small and wrapped with ppelectrical tape.p

VOL 3 – RIGGING EQPTVOL. 3 RIGGING EQPTExcessive wear on J-Bar connection on third party lay-p y ydown machine. Dropped tubulars Fatality prevented.


¼ - ½ inch

Excessive wear on J-Bar¼ ½ inch Bar connection on thirdon third party lay-down machine.


BTA shackle with non-OEM bolt and nut


5/16” chain that has been braised welded on a damaged chain link.

Tag voided !


Knot found on third partyon third party winch truck


Homemade braided OKIE eyes on slings

VOL 4 – ELECTRICAL DEVICESVOL. 4 ELECTRICAL DEVICES


Inadequate battery charging.

… Super Heavy Duty


Inadequate wiring.

No plug. Wires insertedWires inserted directly to the socketsocket.

VOL 5 – LP/HP FITTINGSVOL. 5 LP/HP FITTINGS


Improper red rubber water hose for diesel supply line. Hose also held in place with worm gear clamps. Spill imminent!


Side entry pump-i b ithin sub with threaded LP i l d HP

LP

nipple and HP hammer union

Pressure rating: Unknown!Unknown!


Homemade swedges for cementing casing

VOL 6 – INADEQUATE REPAIRVOL. 6 INADEQUATE REPAIR


Hose clamp used to secure segment of PS-15 spring loaded p gdrill pipe slips.

InadequateInadequate repair!

VOL 6 – INADEQUATE REPAIRVOL. 6 INADEQUATE REPAIRP-Tank Lad-Safe mounted with electrical tape!P Tank Lad Safe mounted with electrical tape!

Dropped object. False sense of personal security


Thread protectors pused for pipe chocks.p p


Rope and ?.. Inadequate qdrill pipe stop on the ppipe racks.


Third party casing slips g pequipped with knotted ropes for handles.


Piece of wire used toused to secure the spinnerspinner handles onto the valvethe valve stem.

OSHA i j !OSHA injury!

CONCLUSIONSCONCLUSIONS• Oil Field Trash is epidemic across the industry

• Elimination is essential

E l i l t i k• Employee involvement is key

• Recognize and reward involvement

• Publish examples to energize the crews

• Good people using good tools and equipment will produce good resultsq p p g

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