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Aghorn Operating Waterflood Station Hydrogen Sulfide Release
A release of hydrogen sulfide led to the death of one worker as well as a member of the public.
On October 26, 2019, a release of water containing hydrogen sulfide—a toxic gas—occurred at a facility called a “waterflood station” which is used to improve the extraction of oil from underground oil reservoirs. The release fatally injured an employee and his wife. This facility is operated by Aghorn Operating, Inc. (Aghorn).
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