Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 751248 - ONE EMPLOYEE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN LINE HEATER EXPLOSION

Accident Summary Nr: 751248 -- Report ID: 0626000 -- Event Date: 11/08/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108759986	12/17/1991	1389	0	Rogelio Mezquiti Dba South Texas Flowbacks & Svc.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108760430	12/17/1991	1381	0	Tesoro Exploration & Production Co.
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108759986	12/17/1991	1389	0	Rogelio Mezquiti Dba South Texas Flowbacks & Svc.

Abstract: WHILE BRINGING A GAS WELL ON LINE, A LINE HEATER WAS CONNECTED AND APPARENTLY OVER- PRESSURIZED. THE HEATER EXPLODED, CAUSING FLYING PIECES TO STRIKE EMPLOYEES #1, #2, AND #3. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT.

Keywords: GAS WELL, WORK RULES, EXPLOSION, SAFETY RELIEF VALVE, HEATER, HIGH PRESSURE, OIL WELL SERVICING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108759986	Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported
2	108760430	Fatality	Amputation	Occupation not reported
3	108759986	Non Hospitalized injury	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Occupation not reported

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