Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202458410 - Three Employees Are Burned While Adjusting Gas Well Pressure
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316980499 | 08/06/2013 | 1389 | 213112 | Weatherford Artificial Lift Systems, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on August 3, 2013, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were bleeding down a well that had a well pressure of 150 psi. Employee # 2 had opened the two inch valve to bleed the well down, and Employee #3 was in the process of entering the well head area. Employee #1 informed Employee #3 that the well was gassy. Employee #3 instructed Employee #1 to close the valve. Employee #1 returned to the well head area to close the valve when the gas ignited, burning him and Employee #3. Employee #1 and #3 were hospitalized. Employee #2 received minor injuries and was not hospitalized.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316980499 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 316980499 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 316980499 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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