Mewbourne Oil Co.
Explosion, n.e.c. — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — ODESSA, TEXAS
| Employer | Mewbourne Oil Co. | Report ID | 2015074999 |
| Address | 136 McElroy Raunch road, #3 tank battery | City, State ZIP | ODESSA, TEXAS 79766 |
| Event Date | July 23, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Explosion, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Wells, cisterns |
| Industry (NAICS) | 211111 | Inspection # | 1079925 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.73000, -102.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An explosion occurred while an employee was performing work on a well head. He sustained burns to 60% to 80% of his body.
Incident Summary
On July 23, 2015, a worker at Mewbourne Oil Co. in ODESSA, TEXAS suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as explosion, n.e.c., with wells, cisterns identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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