Testco, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — WATONGA, OKLAHOMA
| Employer | Testco, Inc. | Report ID | 2016054606 |
| Address | Brown 1-9 well, Sec 9-15N- 12W, Blaine County, 3 miles east & 3.5 south of Watonga | City, State ZIP | WATONGA, OKLAHOMA 73772 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressure lines, except hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1151329 |
| GPS Coordinates | 35.84000, -98.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was plumbing in a separator on a natural gas line that had pressure in it. The line blew up and knocked the employee to the ground, spraying him with dirt and rocks. He fractured his skull and suffered cuts to his arms.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2016, a worker at Testco, Inc. in WATONGA, OKLAHOMA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressure lines, except hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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