Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201761418 - Two employees killed, five injured when struck by pipe

Accident Summary Nr: 201761418 -- Report ID: 0626600 -- Event Date: 07/18/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304503980	07/19/2001	1389	0	Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

Abstract: On July 18, 2001, seven employees were struck by an approximately 4-inch-diameter steel pipe after an accidental sudden release of 6,800 psi from a flow back line. After the sudden release of pressure, the steel pipe wrapped around one of two trucks parked side-by-side. The employees that were standing between the trucks were struck by the pipe as it flailed. The pipe amputated both legs on two of the employees. Employee #1 and #2 died at the scene. Employee #3 and #4 suffered amputations and were hospitalized. Employee #5, #6, and #7 were hospitalized with bruises and contusions.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, STEEL TUBE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304503980	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction
2	304503980	Fatality	Amputation	Supervisors, production occupations
3	304503980	Fatality	Amputation	Health diagnosing practitioners, n.e.c.
4	304503980	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction
5	304503980	Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Laborers, except construction
6	304503980	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction
7	304503980	Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Laborers, except construction

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