Working in the oilfield industry is dangerous. Whether the job is on land or offshore, oilfield work is one of the most hazardous types of work in any industry. Both onshore and offshore drilling have the same goal: to remove oil and gas from beneath the ground. But where the drilling takes place makes a…
Offshore oil drilling started off the coast of California in 1896. However, clear federal rules for offshore drilling were not put in place until Congress passed the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act in 1953. Even after that law was passed, safety rules were not always strongly enforced. After the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the…
Oil and gas workers deal with many dangers at work, especially when they have to enter tight, enclosed spaces. These small spaces are found on ships, offshore drilling rigs, and in shipyards. Workers in these areas can be hurt by accidents, exposed to harmful chemicals, or even killed. To help keep workers safe, employers should…
Even though more people are using alternative energy, the world still relies heavily on oil. In the United States alone, more than 7 billion barrels of oil are used each year; almost 20 million barrels every day. To keep up with this demand, some companies plan to hire at least 5% more workers in the…
You’re running a top drive system on a drilling rig in the Austin Chalk when a critical component suddenly snaps. The equipment malfunctions and crushes your hand. The pain is absolutely agonizing, and the financial stress that follows feels equally intense. Sure, workers’ compensation might pay for some of your medical bills, but it won’t…
Losing a spouse, parent, or child is a heartbreaking event that money can never make right. Oilfield jobs are some of the most dangerous in the U.S., with workers dying at a rate much higher than in most other industries. Many oilfield deaths happen in situations that could have been prevented. Workers face serious dangers…
If you were injured in an oilfield accident in Texas, you may feel unsure about whether you have a strong claim. An experienced oilfield injury lawyer can look at what happened, check safety rules, review equipment records, and see whether anyone was careless. This helps them figure out how strong your claim is. For example,…
Working on a Texas oil rig creates a lot of jobs and brings in a lot of money. But oil rigs are also dangerous places to work. When someone gets hurt, it’s important to figure out who is responsible so the injured worker can get fair compensation. This can be complicated, especially when both general…
Houston has a lot of growing industries and large job sites, which help the local economy. But it also means more dangerous work environments and a higher risk of workplace accidents. In this blog, we explain why so many job-related injuries happen in Houston, the types of injuries workers often suffer, and what you can…
Houston has one of the largest industrial workforces in the United States. In fact, the majority of Houston residents work in the oil and gas, chemical plants, shipping, and large construction industries. These industries provide a lot of jobs and help the local economy, but they also place workers in hazardous environments where serious injuries…
