Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171059728 - One employee killed, one injured by flying manifold pieces

Accident Summary Nr: 171059728 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 08/22/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303609507	08/23/2000	1389	0	Fmc Fluid Control

Abstract: Employees #1 and #2 were sitting in a trailer, performing an annual pressure test on a frac head manifold. The frac head was on the ground outside the open rear trailer doors, approximately 20 ft from where they were stationed. Water pressure within the head caused a piece to blow off, striking Employee #1 in the chest and Employee #2 in the leg. Employee #1 died at the scene as a result of internal injuries. Employee #2 was transported by Life Flight to the University of Utah Hospital.

Keywords: CHEST, PRESSURE VESSEL, WORK RULES, FRAC TANK, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303609507			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	303609507			Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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