Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200550598 - Seven employees die and one injured in fire and explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200550598 -- Report ID: 0625700 -- Event Date: 10/24/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301994315	10/26/1998	1389	0	Cudd Pressure Control, Inc.

Abstract: On October 24, 1998, a fire and explosion occurred at a gas well operated by Sonat Exploration Company. Employee #1 through #7 died as a result of the fire and explosion. Employee #8 was injured and hospitalized with bruises. Employees #1 through #4 worked for Cudd Pressure Control. Employees #5 through #7 worked for Brooks Well Servicing. Employee #8 worked for Sonat Exploration Company.

Keywords: BURN, HEAD, AMPUTATED, FIRE, OIL WELL DRILLING, INHALATION, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301994315	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
2	301994315	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
3	301994315	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported
4	301994315	Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Occupation not reported

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