There is something to be said for following proper work procedures, including the inspection of tools and equipment. Here is a prime example: What Happened? A floorman was running the pipe spinner during a trip. As he finished backing out a joint of drill pipe, he pushed the pipe spinner back to its stand. At that point the top U-bolt on the piston backed out from the piston arm. The pipe spinner dropped approximately four feet to the rig floor. The force of it pushed the floorman to one side and he fell backwards, sustaining a twisted ankle and bruised knee. Why […]