Explosion unspecified · Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Devon Energy, Lat 47.81831974 - 103.41065730, ARNEGARD, NORTH DAKOTA 58835
on , Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries, affecting the head and trunk.
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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.