While drilling in a busy retail site, the driller’s helper was almost struck by a car that was parked in a parking space.
Driller Helper Nearly Hit By Car – Near Miss
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Category Archives: Near Misses
Black Widow Spider in Well Box – Near Miss
During groundwater sampling activities a black widow spider crawled up the sampling technician’s glove while the technician was pulling off the well cap. Continue reading
Frayed Cable Wire on Groundwater Sampling Pump – Near Miss
During groundwater sampling activities a groundwater sampling technician’s glove was punctured by a frayed support cable on a sampling pump. Continue reading
Utility Clearance HIPO Shared Learning
Folks, we have received a shared learning regarding a utility strike directly related to the importance of subsurface utility locating. Continue reading
Near Miss-Air Line Disconnection
While compacting the soil in an air-knife boring, the air line connected to the pneumatic tamper inadvertantly disconnected. Continue reading
Golf Ball Strike
While driving to the project site, the Stratus driver noticed a golf ball bouncing down the street as he passed a golf course. The driver slowed in an attempt to avoid the ball; however, the ball ultimately struck the vehicle grill. No damage was done.
Thunder and Lightning During Drilling
During the afternoon of April 12, 2010, thunder was heard during drilling activities. Stop Work was initiated and lightning was soon observed.
Near Miss-Gas Line Leak at SVE Site
The morning of March 4, 2010, the Stratus technician was preparing for a site meeting at ARCO 154 (Torrance) and smell gas outside the remedial compound. Continue reading
