Well Werks Energy
Flash fire — Thermal burns degree unspecified — EPPING, NORTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Well Werks Energy | Report ID | 2025054646 |
| Address | North of 63rd St Nw, 48 19'45.6"N 103 21'25.7"W | City, State ZIP | EPPING, NORTH DAKOTA 58843 |
| Event Date | May 17, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Thermal burns degree unspecified | Body Part | Head and extremities |
| Event Type | Flash fire | Source of Injury | Flammable gas unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Source, secondary source unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 213112 | Inspection # | 1826234 |
| GPS Coordinates | 48.27000, -103.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing oilfield equipment. As he was swapping sides on a dual-choke manifold to check for wear, a flash fire occurred, resulting in burns to his face and the top of his right hand.
Incident Summary
On May 17, 2025, a worker at Well Werks Energy in EPPING, NORTH DAKOTA suffered thermal burns degree unspecified to the head and extremities. The incident was classified as flash fire, with flammable gas unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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