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Accident Summary Nr: 200643997 - Three Employees Are Burned in Explosion When Heater Is Lit

Accident Summary Nr: 200643997 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 10/26/2007
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31100164810/29/20071389213112Best Well Service, Llc

Abstract: On October 26, 2007, three employees working on a service rig had arrived at the rig site to start the work shift. The employees entered the doghouse, shut the door, and started to light the heater by pushing the striker button. The three employees were burned due to an explosion that occurred in the doghouse, while attempting to light the heater. Employee #1 was treated and released the same day, and Employee #2 and Employee #3 were taken to a burn center and hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: BURN, HEATER, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, OIL RIG

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 311001648 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Drillers, oil well
2 311001648 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Drillers, oil well
3 311001648 Hospitalized injury Burn/Scald(Heat) Drillers, oil well

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