Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200811487 - Employee died due to explosion during pressure test

Accident Summary Nr: 200811487 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 01/08/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304121049	01/09/2003	1389	213112	Schlumberger Oilfield Services

Abstract: On January 8, 2003, Employee #1 was working in close proximity (about 10 feet) to a pipe undergoing a pressure test. The pipe was filled with nitrogen and measured approximately 25 feet in length and had a diameter of 12 inches. During the pressure test, the pipe reached a pressure of 1550 psi. For some reason, the pipe exploded. Employee #1 was hospitalized and pronounced dead due to injuries sustained in the explosion.

Keywords: TEST EQUIPMENT, EXPLOSION, PRESSURE PIPING, PIPE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304121049			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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