MAYSVILLE, Okla. — An early morning explosion at a pipeline substation in Maysville on Wednesday sent three employees to the hospital with serious burn injuries, according to Garvin County Emergency Management officials. The incident occurred at a facility owned by Enerfin Resources, located off Highway 19 between Wallville Road and Highway 74.
Authorities reported that the explosion happened during routine maintenance operations. Brent Warton, Enerfin Resources’ director of midstream operations, expressed his concern for the injured workers, who are all long-serving employees with over a decade at the company. “We’ve implemented strict safety protocols, which were all being followed at the time of the explosion,” Warton stated.
Emergency responders from Maysville, Lindsay, Rush Creek, and Elmore City rushed to the scene to assist. The initial blaze, caused by a flash fire from a vapor cloud ignition, was quickly contained. “The main fire was extinguished in less than 45 minutes, and our teams continue to address residual hot spots in the surrounding grassy areas,” said Dave Johnson, the Garvin County Emergency Management Director.
Following the incident, Enerfin Resources’ crews took swift action to secure the area. They shut off valves to prevent any further damage and helped coordinate with firefighting teams to manage the aftermath. “The company did an excellent job in responding quickly, which was crucial in containing the fire and ensuring safety,” Johnson added.
Officials have not yet released the names or the full extent of the injuries suffered by the victims but noted that family members have been informed and are obviously very concerned for their loved ones’ well-being.
As the site has been stabilized and the immediate threat mitigated, the focus now shifts to investigating the cause of the explosion. Enerfin Resources has initiated an internal review to determine what led to the incident and to formulate measures to prevent future occurrences. “We expect to have answers soon on what happened today so we can learn and improve from this experience,” Warton explained.
Located about 50 miles south of Oklahoma City, Maysville is a small community straddling the borders of Garvin and McClain counties, typically quiet but no stranger to the industrial activities characteristic of the region’s energy sector.
As the investigation continues, the incident serves as a reminder of the inherent risks associated with pipeline operations and the critical importance of safety protocols in industrial settings. The community and the families affected await further details as officials piece together the events that led to this unfortunate accident.