Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200643658 - Employee Is Killed When Struck by Pressurized Hose

Accident Summary Nr: 200643658 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 11/17/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
309789675	11/18/2006	1389	213112	H2s Safety Plus Incorporated

Abstract: On November 17, 2006, Employee #1 was hosing out an oilfield tank. The high pressure hose became kinked and built up pressure. The hose ruptured and diesel fluid came out at an unexpected pressure. Employee #1 was injured when he was struck on the side of his head by the hose. His hard hat was broken at the point of impact and knocked from his head.

Keywords: HEAD, HARD HAT, OIL TANK, LUBRICATING FLUID, HOSE, RUPTURE, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309789675			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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