Another oil rig fire in the Gulf!!

eddie · 11-16-12, 12:26 PM

Here we go again, this rig is off the coast of Louisiana. 2 dead and 2 missing. Sorry to hear of the loss of life, sad news for their families.

http://news.msn.com/us/coast-guard-i...-platform-fire

Gerald · 11-16-12, 12:28 PM

Yes,very sad

Betonov · 11-16-12, 12:38 PM

Just seen this photo published on FB and wondered about it

farmall · 11-16-12, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie

Here we go again, this rig is off the coast of Louisiana. 2 dead and 2 missing. Sorry to hear of the loss of life, sad news for their families.

http://news.msn.com/us/coast-guard-i...-platform-fire

Yes it happens just like all other industrial accidents. I don't understand the "Here we go again" comment. Should we shut down oil rigs? From reports it was caused by a worker using the wrong type of cutting device on a tank holding about 28 gallons of fluids. It wasn't a total loss situation like Deep Horizon. I am also sorry for the loss of life. I live right on the Gulf of Mexico and I respect these workers and their families. I wouldn't want to do that kind of work.

eddie · 11-16-12, 05:49 PM

I respect the people who work on these rigs. And no, I don't want them shut down. But, I don't want to see millions of gallons of crude flowing into the Gulf either. Hopefully this isn't going to happen.

11-16-12, 08:13 PM

simple mistake, guys cutting a pipe that still had some oil in it used a cutting torch instead of a saw and the fumes exploded and started a fire.

the rig wasnt in operation and the fire was put out after a few hours with no oil leaked and just a light sheen of oil on the water from fire fighting efforts washing it into the water.

just a routine every day work accident

Stealhead · 11-16-12, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Webster

simple mistake, guys cutting a pipe that still had some oil in it used a cutting torch instead of a saw and the fumes exploded and started a fire.

the rig wasnt in operation and the fire was put out after a few hours with no oil leaked and just a light sheen of oil on the water from fire fighting efforts washing it into the water.

just a routine every day work accident

Really? I have two cousins that are rougnecks out there and yes there are accidents and even deaths occur but none of them have ever mentioned serious fires.

I not saying this is anything like Deep Horizon but it does not happen every day either now a guy messing up with the tongs something like that.. happens everyday out there.

Jimbuna · 11-17-12, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eddie

Here we go again, this rig is off the coast of Louisiana. 2 dead and 2 missing. Sorry to hear of the loss of life, sad news for their families.

http://news.msn.com/us/coast-guard-i...-platform-fire

Most unfortunate but relieved it wasn't a lot worse.

eddie · 11-17-12, 01:48 PM

Glad to hear that!

11-16-12, 12:26 PM	#1
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Another oil rig fire in the Gulf!! Here we go again, this rig is off the coast of Louisiana. 2 dead and 2 missing. Sorry to hear of the loss of life, sad news for their families. http://news.msn.com/us/coast-guard-i...-platform-fire __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes,very sad __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-16-12, 05:49 PM	#5
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	I respect the people who work on these rigs. And no, I don't want them shut down. But, I don't want to see millions of gallons of crude flowing into the Gulf either. Hopefully this isn't going to happen. __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

11-17-12, 01:48 PM	#9
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Glad to hear that! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

11-16-12, 12:38 PM	#3
Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Just seen this photo published on FB and wondered about it

11-16-12, 08:13 PM	#6
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	simple mistake, guys cutting a pipe that still had some oil in it used a cutting torch instead of a saw and the fumes exploded and started a fire. the rig wasnt in operation and the fire was put out after a few hours with no oil leaked and just a light sheen of oil on the water from fire fighting efforts washing it into the water. just a routine every day work accident