a drum drilling apparatus that is capable of powered operation with standard issue emergency crew scba equipment . the drum drill resides moveably on a platform that is adaptable to be positioned about any sized container regardless of any irregularities in the ground surface . it provides several safety related features such as the capability for remote operation , static electric grounding , and explosion shielding . it has sampling / purge capabilities and adapts for use with lpg cylinders . it is lightweight and capable of operation by one person . it provides the least intrusive method of drum depressurizing .