The 1980 Lake Peigneur Drilling Accident
ankerssm · Documentary · 8 min · 2017 · YouTube title: Lake Peigneur Drilling Accident
Why it's here
Linked in salt mine and industrial accident threads as a fascinating, quick account with striking footage.
What it covers
A short documentary about the 1980 Lake Peigneur accident in Louisiana, where an oil rig drilled into a salt mine beneath the lake. The lake drained into the mine, creating a whirlpool that swallowed barges.