This happened last night in Guernsey County, Ohio.
1 Killed, 4 Wounded In Gas Well Accident
The gas the men encountered is commonly referred to as “poison gas” or “sour gas” and is common in natural gas drilling. The men were wearing the proper meters to check for gas, officials said.
“It happens all over. It’s something they’re trained to deal with but, sometimes it happens so fast that their protective clothing doesn’t warn them quick enough and they’re unable to deal with it,” said Antrim Volunteer Fire Department Chief Don Warnock.
The men are employed for Chipco Oil and Gas Well Services. Company representatives were at the site Thursday but had no comment.
One of the victims is in critical condition.
There’s a news video.
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Good posting. H2S is very dangerous. In Texas the TCEQ allows each operator that has a facility permitted under PBR 106.352 to spew out 4 pounds/hour of H2S to the air!
This posting reminds me of the terrible incident in Denver City Texas in 1975. Nine people died from H2S.
The 37 anniversary ,Feb 2 , 1775 , The Denver City, Tx H2S Tragedy . Seven members of my family were killed .
So very sorry. If you send me your 1st person account, I will post it.