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Permalink Reply by Coonman on July 30, 2008 at 10:54

An energy pipeline worker was killed in Panola County, Texas, this afternoon when a blowout caused a section of pipe to hit him.

Workers were pressure-testing a new section of the pipeline that is being built near Carthage when the explosion occurred, said Panola County Chief Deputy Sheriff David Jeter.

A section of the pipeline was thrown and hit the worker, killing him, Jeter said.

Killed was Hector Tarango, 36, of Hennessey, Okla.

Tarango worked for Willbros Pipeline Co. Tarango's father and brother also work for Willbros and were at the scene of the accident, Jeter said.

The accident happened shortly before 2 p.m. off County Road 403.

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Permalink Reply by Cathaus on July 30, 2008 at 11:06

Our condolence go out to his family. I fear that with all of the drilling activity in our area we will be hearing more news like this.

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Permalink Reply by Natch N3 on July 30, 2008 at 11:09

tragic, my prayers as many others are with his family at this time.

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