Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200040228 - Employee killed when gas well erupts

Accident Summary Nr: 200040228 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 09/23/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302264718	09/24/1998	1389	0	A-Plus Well Service, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 and four coworkers, all of A-plus, were working on a natural gas well when the pressure within the well suddenly kicked, and it spewed out water and gas. The pressure threw Employee #1 approximately 50 ft away. He sustained multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: GAS WELL, WORK RULES, WELL, NATURAL GAS, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, GAS WELL DRILLING, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302264718			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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