Patterson Rig #491 Boiler Explosion
Patterson Rig #491 Boiler Explosion
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Matthew Lawson posted this on the AWS forum and I would like to share this important information to all operators, inspectors and construction personnel in general.
"January 28th, 2012
Drilling Ahead has received a report that Patterson Rig #491 drilling at Keene, North Dakota near Williston had a boiler explode last night killing one and seriously injuring another.
The deceased worker identified to us only as "Rickey" was a married 38-year-old who had just broke out in August of 2011. The worker who pulled Rickey away from the exploded boiler is in the hospital with third degree burns."
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"January 28th, 2012
Drilling Ahead has received a report that Patterson Rig #491 drilling at Keene, North Dakota near Williston had a boiler explode last night killing one and seriously injuring another.
The deceased worker identified to us only as "Rickey" was a married 38-year-old who had just broke out in August of 2011. The worker who pulled Rickey away from the exploded boiler is in the hospital with third degree burns."
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RE: Patterson Rig #491 Boiler Explosion
Is this really an issue about a boiler being dragged from state-to-state with no real regulatory oversight ?
What are the rules in North Dakota regarding the use, safety and operation of temporary boilers ?
Or is it a case of unqualified operators jury rigging the LWCs ?
Boilers in some states require a 24/7 operator, other states....no
RE: Patterson Rig #491 Boiler Explosion