Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc
Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire — Fractures — JOPLIN, MISSOURI
| Employer | Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc | Report ID | 2021021783 |
| Address | 4895 North Lone Elm Avenue | City, State ZIP | JOPLIN, MISSOURI 64801 |
| Event Date | February 26, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire | Source of Injury | Pressure lines, except hoses |
| Industry (NAICS) | 486210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 37.14000, -94.52000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was exiting a vehicle to determine why a tool had gotten stuck in a pipeline. The pipeline ruptured. Flying debris struck the employee's left leg, breaking the femur.
Incident Summary
On February 26, 2021, a worker at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Inc in JOPLIN, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the thigh(s). 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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