Bob's Oilfield Service, Inc.
Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids — Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified — BELFIELD, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Bob's Oilfield Service, Inc. | Report ID | 2016076816 |
| Address | 3364 Highway 85 North | City, State ZIP | BELFIELD, NORTH DAKOTA 58622 |
| Event Date | July 26, 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 |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1180045 |
| GPS Coordinates | 46.94000, -103.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting an 8-inch pipe used to carry natural gas when a flash fire occurred, burning the employee's face and hands.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2016, a worker at Bob's Oilfield Service, Inc. in BELFIELD, NORTH DAKOTA 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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