Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200040749 - Employee killed when work-over rig well blew up

Accident Summary Nr: 200040749 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 01/31/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
305239303	02/04/2003	4212	484220	Noble Trucking

Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on January 31, 2003, an employee of Noble Trucking was removing a hose from the back of his water truck only 5 ft from the well head at a work-over rig. A sudden release of pressure occurred within the well causing it to blow out. A metal grating flew up from the rig and struck the employee, killing him.

Keywords: WELL SERVICE RIG, BLOWOUT--OIL WELL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	305239303			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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