Definition(s)


Tong/Snubline

“Tong/snubline” means a chain, wire or fiber rope, secured to a pipe tong handle which serves to impart a pulling power on the tong handle for the final tightening or torquing up of a threaded joint of pipe used in a well.

Source: State of Wyoming Occupational Safety and Health Rules and Regulations for Oil and Gas Well Drilling, Revised January 8, 2013. Regulations

 

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