Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14240832 - EXPLOSION AND FIRE AT CRUDE OIL PUMP

Accident Summary Nr: 14240832 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 06/08/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2183184	06/11/1985	1311	0	Cosden Pipe Line Co

Abstract: THE CRUDE OIL GAUGER WAS OBTAINING GAUGE AND METER READINGS AND WAS ALSO CHECKING THE PUMPING EQUIPMENT. THE GAUGER CHECKED THE CRUDE OIL PUMP AND SAW THAT THE PACKING GLAND NEEDED REPAIRS. CRUDE OIL WAS LEAKING FROM IT. HE WALKED INTO THE CRUDE OIL PUMP SHED AND APPARENTLY THREW THE SWITCH FOR THE PUMP TO THE "OFF" POSITION. AN EXPLOSION OCCURRED, FOLLOWED BY A FIRE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS BURNED OVER 100%OF HIS BODY.

Keywords: BURN, LEAK, MAINTENANCE, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, CRUDE OIL, EXPLOSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2183184			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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