Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 92416.015 - Three Employees Are Injured In Natural Gas Explosion

Accident Summary Nr: 92416.015 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 01/20/2017
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1204863.015	01/23/2017		237110	Kenneth Gentry

Abstract: At 2:30 p.m. on January 20, 2017, three employees were drilling for water and installation of a well. During drilling, the well rig struck a patch of natural gas, resulting in an explosion. All three employees suffered severe burns to their hands, arms, shoulders, ears, face and head, which they were hospitalized and received treatment for their injuries..

Keywords: combustible liquid, digger/derrick, drill rig--non-oil, explosion, natural gas, well service rig, wellhead

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Occupation
1	1204863.015	41	M	Hospitalized injury	Supervisors, n.e.c.
2	1204863.015	37	M	Hospitalized injury	Laborers, except construction
3	1204863.015	19	M	Hospitalized injury	Occupation Not Listed
4	1204863.015	27	M	Hospitalized injury	Laborers, except construction

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