Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc.
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — CARTHAGE, TEXAS
| Employer | Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. | Report ID | 20171111322 |
| Address | On CR 1105 near CR 110 | City, State ZIP | CARTHAGE, TEXAS 75633 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Oil drilling rigs and machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1280175 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.13000, -94.42000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crew had just installed a high volume separator in an oil field when a blowout occurred. One employee sustained head injuries and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2017, a worker at Southern Petroleum Laboratories, Inc. in CARTHAGE, TEXAS suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with oil drilling rigs and machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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