Scenario #1 - Hydraulic Oil Spill in Shop Yard

Background:

On Friday, December 1 at 3:45pm, the Product Support team is finishing up working on D-21 in front of the shop, topping off fluids and getting ready to tram it over to the vendor lowboy that is waiting nearby to haul the drill to a solar project in Arizona that starts on Monday.  Suddenly a mechanic realizes that the recently replaced/new hydraulic tank (using AW 68 oil) has failed as a result of a manufacturer product defect and has split open, and hydraulic oil is gushing uncontrollably from the tank on to the ground.  It is 33 degrees Fahrenheit and raining. 

Additional Elements:

• The lowboy needs to leave by 5:00 pm to transport the drill to the solar project.

• Consider potential consequences such as environmental impact, project delays, and financial implications.

How do you respond to this situation as the:

1. ARI Mechanic

2. ARI Shop Manager

3. ARI Drilling Supervisor

4. ARI Safety Coordinator

You will be evaluated on the following metrics:

• Overall Response

• Teamwork

• Creativity & Problem Solving