The document discusses a hand injuries prevention campaign at Shell. It provides statistics on hand injuries in 2010, including 566 injuries worldwide of which 83 occurred during well operations. The campaign aims to educate employees on hand injury hazards and barriers to prevent injuries through focusing on hand placement and PPE. The schedule for Q1-Q2 2011 includes awareness presentations, a "Hands-on Hands-off" training program, and focusing incident reviews on preventing future injuries. Methods to increase hand safety include tailgate meetings, job safety analyses, hazard reporting, following procedures, and using proper protection like gloves.

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Deep Basin Core Contractor Meeting
March 2011

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Deep Basin Core Contractor Meeting March 2011
 2011 Deep Basin / Foothills Hand Injuries Prevention Campaign –
Review of Hand Injuries
March 8, 2011 2

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Background
 YTD 2010 – 566 hand injuries in Shell worldwide, including 65 MTCs and
13 RWCs
 In Wells, Hand Injuries accounted for 43% of total hand injuries for the year
(83 incidents in total)
 Most, if not all of these incidents could have been prevented.
 There has been 10 Recordable hand Injuries in 2011 in just over 2 months
 2011 Deep Basin / Foothills Hand Injuries Prevention Campaign goals:
 Educate employees on hand injury hazards and barriers to prevent
injuries – focus on hand placement and proper PPE.
 Engage employees to observe Shell and Contractors requirements and
keep their minds on the task at hand.
 Stimulate dialogue on better ways to prevent hand injuries.

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Hand Injuries Prevention Campaign Schedule
Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011
Quarterly Focus General Awareness
Hand Safety
Campaign, Hands on
Hands off
Proper Glove
Selection, Incident
Review
Actions
Present Hand Injuries
Awareness PowerPoint to all
crews. (COMPLETED)
Display Hand Injuries posters
throughout Deep Basin /
Foothills asset.
Review hand injuries that
occurred in Deep Basin /
Foothills in 2010, discuss what
barriers failed, how injury
could have been prevented.
Present Hands-on Hands-off
Drilling and Hands-on Hands-
off Completions presentations
– adapted from Pinedale
Hands-on Hands-off program.
Develop Hands-on Hands-off
training program.
Hand safety focus for HEROS
– all HEROS awards will be
given for hand safety
observations.
Display Proper Glove
Selection posters throughout
Deep Basin / Foothills asset.
Focus on consulting MSDS to
determine hazards associated
with different chemicals and
to select proper gloves.
Trend potential hand injuries
throughout Deep Basin/
Foothills

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Hand Safety
VERSATILITY
Our hands are very versatile and so we use them in almost
everything we do.
We use them in many areas that are dangerous.
Where do you use yours?

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Hand Safety
Pinch points
Elevators
Tongs
Chemicals
Knives, sharp
objects

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Hand Safety
HANDS ARE EXPOSED TO MANY FORMS OF
INJURY
• Cuts on/from sharp objects (threads, knives, edges on covers)
• Smashing (handling rig tongs, hammer spanners, elevators latching on stump)
• Pinching (NU BOP’s, stabbing pipe)
• Moving Machinery (power tools) - insufficient guarding, high speed operation
• Contact with heat or cold (hot mud, engine exhausts, tools in sun, ice)
• Contact with chemicals (caustic)

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Hand Safety
So how big is the problem? ...

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Hand Safety
HOW DO HAND INJURIES HAPPEN?
• The analysis of how hand and finger injuries happens
shows the most common as:
- Being hit by moving objects, or
- Hitting objects with part of body

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Hand Safety
WHY DO HAND INJURIES HAPPEN?
The primary root causes identified for hand and finger injuries are:
• Inattention or lack of focus
• Inadequate assessment of risk
• Cutting corners / rushing. Mistaken priorities - safety versus
objectives.
• Lifting / applying force incorrectly
• Using the incorrect tool for the job

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Hand Safety
WHY DO HAND INJURIES HAPPEN?
Even when people seem to know of the existence of these
dangers, hand and finger injuries still happen.
??? WHY ???
“It won’t happen to me!”
“I have been doing it that way for years!!”
“There isn’t a better way.”
“It is faster this way.”
and more …

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Hand Safety
WHAT IS THE KEY TO PREVENTION?
• UNDERSTAND the task you are about to start. If you have any
doubts, ask questions.
• Be aware of all the possible hazards, assess the risk and then
control them – it will help save you a lot of potential pain.
• THINK for yourself if the procedure for the task is correct and the
best practice.
• FEEDBACK to your work mates, friends and managers your
discoveries. You might just save someone else's finger.

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Hand Safety
What is the Key to Prevention?
!!! YOU !!!

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
But whatever you do,
whatever the tools,
you must Identify and Control
ALL hazards

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
WHAT CAN WE DO?
Increase Hand Awareness During Normal Safety Activities:
• Stop Process
• Pre-tour/Pre-job Meetings
• Job Safety Analyses
• Hazard and Behaviour Identification and Reporting
• Standard Procedures
• Permit to Work

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
STOP PROCESS
1st Level of Control
 Stop and think
 Observe the work area and surroundings
 Step through in your mind what you are going to
do
 Think about what else is happening in the area or
nearby
 Identify the hazards (especially look for hand
hazards)
 Ask yourself the question "How can I control the
hazards?"
 Satisfy yourself that the hazard is controlled
before starting work, if you can’t, or you have
doubts,
You may need to do a JSA

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
 Ask yourself what if:
 The wrench or the knife slips?
Is there anything I can hit?
Can I cut myself on anything?
 There is something in this hole?
 This liquid is harmful to my skin or body?
 I get contacted by heat?
 Ask yourself “What else can happen?”
“PAUSE”

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
TAILGATE MEETINGS
• Raise awareness of hazards
- Discuss the days jobs
- Discuss potential hand hazards
- Ask if anyone knows of any “gotcha’s”
• Encourage investing the time to think through a job
• Ask if anyone identified any hazards during the previous days work
• Share information on plans to control hazards with others in the
group

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS
• Planning tool
• Most effective if the people doing the work, do the analysis
• Highly recommended for Higher Risk activities
• Highly recommended for jobs out of the ordinary
• Incorporate Hand Injury Potential
- Effects of Chemicals
- Crush and Pinch Points
- Cuts and Abrasions
- Thermal (Heat, Cold)

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
HAZARD & BEHAVIOR
IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING
• Incorporate Hand Behaviors and Potential Hand Hazards in
your observations
• For example:
- Correct use of PPE
- Damaged Tools
- Correct Use of Tools
• If you see a hazard, fix it if you can, if not report it and
arrange for it to be fixed
• If you see an unsafe behavior, stop it and discuss it, then
report it (no names, no blame)

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
HAND PROTECTION
• Be alert to potential hand hazards before an accident can happen .
• Be alert to possible unguarded pinch points.
• Always use push-sticks, guards, shields, and other protective
devices when appropriate. Do not remove guards.
• Use brushes to wipe away debris.
• Inspect equipment and machinery before and after tasks to make
sure that it is in good operating condition.
• Disconnect power and follow established lock-out procedures
before repairing or cleaning machinery.

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
HAND PROTECTION
• Never wear gloves, jewelry, or loose clothing when working
with moving machine parts.
• Use the appropriate personal protective equipment--gloves,
guards, forearm cuffs, barrier creams--for the specific task you
are performing.
• When wearing gloves, be sure they fit properly and are rated
for the specific task you are performing.
• Select tools designed to keep wrists straight to help avoid
repetitive motion/overuse problems.

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
OTHERS
• Standard Operating Procedures
- Identify and include controls developed for the hazards
(including hand hazards)
- Pause should be used at all times
• Permit to Work, JSA and any other Pre-job Planning
- Identify and discuss potential hand hazards and controls

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OTHERS
TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
• Make more use of Alerts, Bulletins, Signs, Stickers, Color
Coding to highlight hazards
• During orientations emphasise the issues relating to potential
hand injury, and reinforce this with:
- The Buddy System
- Any training
• Effectively communicate any lessons learned from other
locations / incidents / hazards

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
Yes – This is just one thing
that you can do to make a
possibly hazardous piece of
equipment less of a hazard
by making pinch points
more visible and fitting soft
grips to cushion any
impact.

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TSF DTL HAZID
Hand Safety
YOUR GIFT FROM BIRTH
At birth you are only given two hands
made up of :
• 2 Thumbs
• 8 Fingers
Which can you
afford to loose?

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MTC-FINGER LACERATED WHILE WORKING WITH DRILL PIPE
Preliminary Information Points:
 Prior to starting work, the workers
reviewed the JSA for laying down drill
collars.
 The JSA does not address the associated
hazards of manually rolling pipe on pipe
racks, such as incorrect body position and
specific pinch points.
 The manifold building is close to the pipe
rack and interferes with pipe movement if
pipe is not aligned correctly on the rack.
 The worker did not recognise the hazard
of body position and pinch points.
 Emergency Response Procedures were
effective in getting the IP proper and
timely medical treatment.
What happened: Two experienced workers were rolling a 6 1/4 drill” collar on pipe racks. Each worker was standing at opposite
ends of the collar. They were attempting to align the collar on the pipe rack so that the collar would pass by an adjacent manifold building.
The injured person (IP) was rolling the pipe toward the catwalk using his shoulder to gain momentum with his hand on the pipe rack. The
collar unexpectedly shifted back toward the IP, pinching his finger between the pipe rack and collar. This caused a laceration to his finger.
The IP received 14 stitches to the left pinky finger and returned to work.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells Early Information Bulletin
Fountain #: 608460 Location: Canada – Groundbirch - Drilling Date: 5 Jan 2011
Injured
Person
Catwalk
Manifold
building

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MTC-FINGER LACERATED WHILE WORKING WITH DRILL PIPE
Preliminary Information Points:
 Prior to starting work, the workers
reviewed the JSA for laying down drill
collars.
 The JSA does not address the associated
hazards of manually rolling pipe on pipe
racks, such as incorrect body position and
specific pinch points.
 The manifold building is close to the pipe
rack and interferes with pipe movement if
pipe is not aligned correctly on the rack.
 The worker did not recognise the hazard
of body position and pinch points.
 Emergency Response Procedures were
effective in getting the IP proper and
timely medical treatment.
What happened: Two experienced workers were rolling a 6 1/4 drill” collar on pipe racks. Each worker was standing at opposite
ends of the collar. They were attempting to align the collar on the pipe rack so that the collar would pass by an adjacent manifold building.
The injured person (IP) was rolling the pipe toward the catwalk using his shoulder to gain momentum with his hand on the pipe rack. The
collar unexpectedly shifted back toward the IP, pinching his finger between the pipe rack and collar. This caused a laceration to his finger.
The IP received 14 stitches to the left pinky finger and returned to work.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells Early Information Bulletin
Fountain #: 608460 Location: Canada – Groundbirch - Drilling Date: 5 Jan 2011
Injured
Person
Catwalk
Manifold
building

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MTC – LACERATED FINGER – DRILL BIT FELL ON WORKER’S HAND
Fountain # 608972 Location: Canada - GroundBirch - Drilling Date: 08 Jan 2011
Preliminary Information Points:
• Due to winter weather, snow had been tracked
into doghouse creating a slippery floor. More
frequent floor mopping is required during these
weather conditions.
• The standard procedure was for drill bit
inspection and gauging to be done with the bit
resting on the doghouse workbench. This could
also be done with the bit resting on the floor.
• The IP attempted to lift a 200mm bit that
weighs over 60 kg (130 lbs). This weight is too
heavy for one person to manage safely.
• The worker was wearing Green King gloves.
The use of Impact gloves may have minimised
injury to finger (impact reduction gloves are on
back order).
What happened: An experienced worker was attempting to lift 200mm (7 7/8”) drill bit from doghouse floor onto a tool bench for
inspection of jets and for gauging. When the injured party (IP) began to lift the drill bit, his feet slipped, causing him to fall. The drill bit fell
with the IP to the floor, landing on the IP’s hand causing a laceration to his left ring finger. The worker was treated by the onsite medic
and transported to the local medical treatment facility by his supervisor, where he received 4 stitches to his finger.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells - Early Information Bulletin
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resolution. Use contrasting Arial bold font for any text descriptions.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR EIB HANDLING
Step 1 – Be sure that you have deleted any other templates
previously used. This template is the only one currently valid to use in
Onshore Gas.
Step 2 - When the EIB is completed, send it to your HSE Supervisor
for second level review. He/she will review it and forward it to the
HSE Operations Manager for third level review.
Step 3 - The HSE Operations Manager will review the EIB and submit
it to the EIB focal point for final review and quality checks, addition to
FIM & Livelink, and distribution.

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MTC – EMPLOYEE’S HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ESCAPE POD AND MONKEY BOARD
Fountain #: 612264 Location: US-PA Date: 18 Jan 2011
Preliminary Information Points:
• The pinch point hazard was not identified in the JSA.
• Lack of hazard awareness – Employee was not
aware of the “stored energy” when lifting the pod.
• The job was being performed by one employee. This
should have been a two-person job.
• Employee was wearing regular cotton gloves, not
impact resistant gloves.
What happened: An employee was in the process of lifting the pins to set the monkey board escape pod in place
when the right hand became caught between the escape pod and monkey board. The employee was transported
to a local medical facility for examination. X-rays confirmed that the employee’s right index finger had sustained a
hair line fracture.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells - Early Information Bulletin

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MTC - FINGERS INJURED WHILE INSTALLING 6” LINE
Preliminary Information Points:
 Prior to starting work, the
workers reviewed the JSA for
the specific task; however, the
risk of rigging cable’s slipping
was not identified.
 Crew was working short
handed.
 The workers did not recognize
the pinch point hazard of the
rigging cable.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells Early Information Bulletin
Fountain #: 615692 Location: US – S. Texas Date: 28 Jan 2011
What Happened: While in the process of nippling up the BOPE’s orbit valve 6” x 8’ steel line, rig crew was attempting to re-position the line due to its
not being aligned properly (two-holed) with the flange. The Injured Person (IP) removed the last bolt and nut holding the steel line flange and pulled the
steel line back. In the attempt to line up the steel line flange, the wire rope cable utilized in rigging slid towards the IP’s left hand, which was positioned
under the steel line, and pinched the left ring finger and middle finger. IP was wearing impact resistant gloves, but the wire rope cable penetrated the
glove. First aid was immediately administered at the location. Contractor management then made the decision to transport the IP to a medical facility for
further treatment. Injury resulted in sutures to the IP’s left hand ring and middle fingers.
IP-Point of Contact
With Cable

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Fountain #: 618755 Location: US Rockies Date: 2 Feb 2011
MTC-WORKER PINCHED THUMB WHILE STACKING CRIBBING UNDER PIPE
Preliminary Information Points:
 JSA was not completed for task, even though this
was a change in job scope.
 Task was discussed by workers prior to starting, yet
no hazard recognition was involved.
 Workers felt that with the empty line there was no real
issue or hazard with short task, as they perform task
often to level or drain lines.
 Cribbing shifted when the line’s full weight was set
down due to unstable ground and ice.
 Worker jerked thumb when pinched, pulling glove off
and causing majority of injury to thumb.
 Temperatures were below zero.
 Crew was 1 hour from crew change.
What happened: Worker was stacking cribbing under 6 in. aluminum pipe. When worker advised crew members to
lower the pipe onto the cribbing, worker’s right thumb was pinched in between the blocks. As the pipe was set
down, the cribbing blocks shifted. Worker pulled thumb out of pinch area. Result was broken bone at tip of thumb
and stitches were required.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells Early Information Bulletin
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resolution. Use contrasting Arial bold font for any text descriptions.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR EIB HANDLING
Step 1 – Be sure that you have deleted any other templates
previously used. This template is the only one currently valid to use in
Onshore Gas
Step 2 - When the EIB is completed, send it to your HSE Supervisor
for second level review. He/she will review it and forward it to the
HSE Operations Manager for third level review.
Step 3 - The HSE Operations Manager will review the EIB and submit
it to the EIB focal point for final review and quality checks, addition to
FIM & Livelink, and distribution.
Pinch Area

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RWC – LACERATED HAND WHILE WASHING OUT DRILL PIPE
Preliminary Information Points:
• No specific or adequate JSA or TRIC card
was developed for this specific task.
• Impact resistant gloves were not worn.
• All workers to be clear of pinch points,
prior to operate top drive.
• Ensure JSA or TRIC card are in place,
including a discussion to address Hands
On - Hands Off and specific pinch points
potential areas.
• Ensure proper maintenance of critical
component.
• Verify/inspecting equipment.
• Investigate new design to protect the
driller’s console from surrounding
elements.
RWC - LACERATED HAND – After finishing a cement job, the crew was tripping out of the hole. Between joints, a worker
was washing out drill pipe when the driller had lowered the top drive to prepare the next joint. When he released the top drive
control lever, ice that had built up on the lever mechanism caused the lever to not auto-retract into the neutral position. This
resulted in the top drive’s continuing to lower toward the table, where it made contact with the water wand. The injured worker
was holding the wash wand when his hand was pinched between the handle of the wand and the drill pipe. The worker suffered
a laceration and a hairline fracture to the top of the hand.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
You must not rely on this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty,
express or implied, as to the completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable
federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this
document. EIB Template 27 Aug 2010
UA Onshore Gas Wells - Early Information Bulletin
Insert photo or diagram in this box. Take photos on “low”
resolution. Use contrasting Arial bold font for any text descriptions.
GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR EIB HANDLING
Step 1 – Be sure that you have deleted any other templates
previously used. This template is the only one currently valid to use in
Onshore Gas.
Step 2 - When the EIB is completed, send it to your HSE Supervisor
for second level review. He/she will review it and forward it to the
HSE Operations Manager for third level review.
Step 3 - The HSE Operations Manager will review the EIB and submit
it to the EIB focal point for final review and quality checks, addition to
FIM & Livelink, and distribution.
Pinch point
Contact points
Fountain #: 620117 Location: CAN UO: Insitu : Development: Albian Date: 5 Feb 2011

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Fountain #623483 Location: US GOM Date: 15 February 2011
Preliminary Informatoin Points:
• JSA was general and did not review
areas for safe and unsafe hand
placement.
• The JSA did not detail specific pinch
point hazards.
• Crews had not pulled tubing in
several months, which led to
improper planning.
RWC-FINGER PINCHED USING HYDRAULIC TONGS
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained. You must not rely on
this document to address any general or specific questions that may apply to your operations or to a particular set of facts. Shell Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no claim, representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the
completeness, correctness or usefulness of this document to produce any particular results with regard to the subject matter contained herein or that this document will satisfy the requirements of any applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations. Shell
Exploration and Production Co. and its affiliates make no representation or express or implied warranty and assumes no liability of any kind, resulting from the use or reliance on this document.
UA Onshore Gas Wells Early Information Bulletin
WHAT HAPPENED: RWC-PINCHED FINGER While backing out a joint of tubing using hydraulic tongs, worker
was using the right “dominant hand” to operate tongs. The left “non-dominant hand” was placed on the base section
where the left thumb was pinched between the jaws and maintenance support bar. The job was stopped and the IP
reported to the rig medic for evaluation. The IP was found to have a laceration on the upper portion of the left thumb.
Worker was transported to a shore-based physician for further evaluation.
Pinch
Point

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Fountain #: 624474 Location: US-GOM Date: 18 Feb 2011
MTC-FINGER LACERATION WHILE LIFTING CRIBBING
Preliminary Information Points:
• The JSA was reviewed before lift was made;
however, the pinch point area of the cribbing was not
identified on the JSA .
• The weight of the cribbing was not identified before
lifting it manually. Contractor procedure is 50lbs per
man for manual lifting (cribbing weighed140lbs).
• Crew did not recognize alternative method of lifting
cribbing material.
What happened: The crane crew was in the process of re-arranging equipment associated with the coil
tubing operation and workers decided to relocate a 6"x8"x8' piece of cribbing (weighing 140lbs.) to another
location. Co-worker lifted one end of the cribbing to allow for the injured worker to place hands under the
other end. As the injured worker grasped the cribbing and started lifting the end, the co-worker’s end came
out of his hands. The cribbing fell to the deck and caught the injured worker's left middle finger in a pinch
point between the cribbing and the solid steel deck of the pipe rack area. The injured worker reported the
incident to supervisor and medic for treatment of laceration to end of finger.
This Early Information Bulletin provides preliminary information; a detailed investigation is pending. For internal use only.
This document is provided for information purposes only and is not and must not be construed as providing technical advice. If such advice or assistance is necessary, the services of an appropriate qualified professional should be retained.
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UA Onshore Gas Wells - Early Information Bulletin

36. Restricted
Learning Points
 Hazard Recognition – failure to identify the hazard
 JSAs – failure of JSAs in identifying the hazard
 Hands on/Hands off requirements – proper hand placement
(discussion and in JSAs) – where are the pinch points?
 Dropped Objects, Temporary Pipe Work awareness
 SSEs – mentoring