What happened?
A truck was leaving a drilling location with its first load of drill pipe. Site egress involved navigating a slope. As the truck exited the lease, the load shifted and the drill pipe slid off the truck bed. The pipe jammed into the ground as it slid backward, preventing the load from fully leaving the truck bed.
The driver immediately noticed the load shifting and stopped the truck. This quick action likely prevented the pipe fully leaving the truck bed and rolling back toward the lease, where there was the potential for serious injuries or equipment damage.
