Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200811503 - Employee killed in oil well explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 200811503 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 10/29/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304120439	10/31/2002	8999	541690	United Energy Corporation

Abstract: On October 29, 2002, Employee #1 was servicing an oil well with a new-technology system that uses hydrogen peroxide solution as an energy source. When the flowline exploded, a flying object severed his right leg, and he died due to excessive blood loss. There was no medical facility or designated person trained to render first aid in the area.

Keywords: HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, EXPLOSION, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304120439			Fatality	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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