EnerVest Operating Company
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — RAVENCLIFF, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | EnerVest Operating Company | Report ID | 2016032108 |
| Address | WPHC - 207 Compressor Station | City, State ZIP | RAVENCLIFF, WEST VIRGINIA 25913 |
| Event Date | March 9, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Source of Injury | Natural gas |
| Secondary Source | Air compressors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.70000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While restarting a compressor, an employee noticed the alternator belt was loose. The employee was tightening a bolt when an arc occurred, igniting natural gas vapors in the area and burning the employee's hands and face.
Incident Summary
On March 9, 2016, a worker at EnerVest Operating Company in RAVENCLIFF, WEST VIRGINIA suffered heat (thermal) burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids, with natural gas identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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