ARNEGARD, NORTH DAKOTA—
Devon Energy
Explosion unspecified · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
Final narrative
An employee was working in the MCC room of the natural gas-fired gas lift compressor when an explosion occurred. It is believed that the variable frequency drive ignited the hydrates in the instrument air compressor/piping causing an explosion. The employee sustained a concussion, four broken ribs, a punctured lung and burns.
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