Idaho man killed in Wyo. drilling rig explosion
by Associated Press
KTVB.COM
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Updated Friday, Jan 7 at 9:38 PM
KTVB.COM
Posted on January 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM
Updated Friday, Jan 7 at 9:38 PM
PINEDALE, Wyo. — An exploding pipe has killed a worker at a drilling rig outside Pinedale, Wyo.
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office says the accident Wednesday afternoon killed 42-year-old Kyle Rooke, of Driggs, Idaho.
The Big Horn Radio Network in Cody reports Rooke died before emergency crews arrived. Sheriff’s officials say Rooke was severely burned.
Sheriff’s and Wyoming state workers’ safety officials are investigating.
The Sublette County Sheriff’s Office says the accident Wednesday afternoon killed 42-year-old Kyle Rooke, of Driggs, Idaho.
The Big Horn Radio Network in Cody reports Rooke died before emergency crews arrived. Sheriff’s officials say Rooke was severely burned.
Sheriff’s and Wyoming state workers’ safety officials are investigating.
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