ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.

Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire - Multiple surface and flesh wounds - GREELEY, Colorado

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. in GREELEY, Colorado
Employer ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.
Address 369 EAST 8TH STREET
City, State ZIP GREELEY, Colorado 80631
Report ID 2025099616
Event Date September 25, 2025
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple surface and flesh wounds
Body Part Trunk and other upper extremities
Event Type Explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire
Source of Injury Pressurized pipes vehicle and machine
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 213112
Inspection # 1852902
GPS Coordinates 40.42000, -104.67000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was hydro testing and pressurizing a pipe when it blew. The lid struck the employee, causing a gash to his elbow and injury to his abdominal area that required surgery.

Incident Summary

On September 25, 2025, a worker at ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSPECTION SERVICES, INC. in GREELEY, Colorado suffered multiple surface and flesh wounds to the trunk and other upper extremities. The incident was classified as explosion of pressure vessel, piping, or tire, with pressurized pipes vehicle and machine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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