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Accident Summary Nr: 200541357 - Three Employees Are Injured in Natural Gas Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200541357 -- Report ID: 0317500 -- Event Date: 02/14/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308010628	02/14/2006	1381	213111	Whipstock Natural Gas Service, Inc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308010594	02/14/2006	1381	213111	Superior Well Services

Abstract: On February 14, 2006, Employees #1, #2 and #3, all contractors, were working near a natural gas well head that had natural gas flowing for about six hours. The gas ignited, causing an explosion. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were hospitalized and treated for serious burns.

Keywords: BURN, NATURAL GAS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, GAS, EXPLOSION, GAS LEAK, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308010628	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	308010628	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	308010594	Hospitalized injury	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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