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Wellhead Leak : Must be repaired to maintain a safe and clean environment at the well site. On most wellhead hook-ups, leaks generally are due to faulty threads. Leaking around the wellhead bolts typically is caused by improper torque on the bolts, improperly repaired wellhead, or damaged bolts. Other than the bolt connections, the most common place for wellhead leaks is at the catcher assembly or where the lubricator screws into the flow collar. The catchers usually are attached through some ty