Category Archives: Oilfield Accident
These Drilling Problems Could Cause an Oil-Field Accident
Drilling for, refining, and transporting oil and natural gasses are complicated and physically grueling endeavors that require the use of dangerous equipment and exposure to toxic substances. One of the most perilous aspects of oil-field work, however, is the drilling process itself. We’ve included a breakdown of some of the most common oil drilling-related… Read More »
Common Causes of Oklahoma Oilfield Accidents
As one of our country’s largest producers of crude oil, Oklahoma employs thousands of oil and gas workers across the state. Unfortunately, oilfields are one of the most dangerous places that a person can work and it is not uncommon for employees to sustain serious injuries while on the job. It is, however, often… Read More »
Oil Industry One of Our Country’s Most Dangerous
The oil and gas industry is one of the most dangerous in the U.S. for employees, who are at risk of suffering everything from minor cuts and bruises in slip and fall accidents to life-threatening conditions, like burns and certain cancers, caused by explosions and exposure to dangerous chemicals. Unfortunately, these problems seem to… Read More »
Oilfield Accidents and Third Party Claims
The oil and gas industry is one of the most dangerous in the U.S., with workers at risk of everything from repetitive stress injuries caused by overuse to catastrophic injuries resulting from explosions and exposure to hazardous substances. Injured oilfield workers who find themselves in this situation may be able to obtain benefits through… Read More »
The Dangers Of Oil Well Blowouts
Active oil wells that bring petroleum oil and hydrocarbons to the surface require constant maintenance to ensure that they are operating properly and safely. Unfortunately, even the most well maintained oil well could become unstable and result in a blowout, in which the failure of pressure control systems leads to the uncontrolled release of… Read More »
Oilfield Equipment Malfunction Can Cause Serious Injuries
Extracting oil and gas is a grueling process, which makes the oil and gas industry one of the most dangerous for employees. One of the biggest risks that these workers face is having to use heavy machinery, which can be dangerous even when it is operating properly, so a lack of maintenance, a defect… Read More »
Oilfield Truck Accidents
Oilfields pose a number of risks to workers. The conditions, for instance, are dangerous, with employees exposed to harmful chemicals, forced to work long shifts, and required to work with complicated, heavy machinery. Some of the most common accidents, however, that occur on Oklahoma oilfields involve truck drivers. Oilfield Conditions are Dangerous for Truck… Read More »
Common Oilfield Hazards
Oilfield work is one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., as workers are consistently exposed to toxic chemicals, heavy machinery, and dangerous equipment. Many also work long hours and must deal with bad weather conditions, including high winds, storms, freezing temperatures, and extreme heat. All of these things can lead to accidents… Read More »
Oil Well Maintenance Can Be Dangerous
Many aspects of oilfield work are dangerous for employees. One phase, however, that often gets overlooked is oil well servicing, which encompasses all of the work on a well that takes place after drilling has already finished, but prior to capping, such as inspections, as well as maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, these tasks can… Read More »
The Dangers Of Transporting Natural Gas
Transporting natural gas is a bit more complicated than moving crude oil. Crude oil, for example, can be transported in a lot of different ways, including by truck, barge, tanker, train, and pipeline. Natural gas, on the other hand, can only be moved via pipeline or liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers. Transporting gas through… Read More »
What Are The Most Dangerous Oilfield Jobs?
There are a lot of dangerous jobs on oilfields, but some are more hazardous than others. Because this is such a high-risk industry, oilfield employees should familiarize themselves with their legal options when it comes to recovery after a workplace accident. Read on to learn more about some of the most dangerous oilfield jobs…. Read More »
Toxic Exposure On Oilfields
Oil field drilling and fracking exposes workers to chemicals, many of which are toxic. Employers are directed to take specific measures to protect their employees from exposure to these kinds of chemicals, such as providing safety training and proper equipment. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to protect oilfield workers, who could end up suffering… Read More »
Oilfield Pipeline Explosions
The U.S. boasts one of the largest networks of energy pipelines in the world, with an estimated two million miles of pipelines used for transporting oil and natural gasses underground. Many of these pipelines run through Oklahoma and put oilfield workers at serious risk of sustaining injuries in the event of an explosion or… Read More »
Oilfield Crane Accidents
Cranes play a critical role in the successful operation of Oklahoma oilfield sites, lifting and moving heavy equipment and supplies, as well as extracting oil from subterranean sources. Oilfield cranes are complicated to run and extremely dangerous, so even a minor mishap could result in a devastating accident. How Cranes Work Extracting and transporting… Read More »
The Dangers Of Drill Pipe Failure To Oilfield Workers
Well drilling is one of the most dangerous parts of the oil and gas extraction process, requiring special training, proper equipment, and compliance with a host of safety procedures. Unfortunately, even oilfield workers who use the greatest possible care on the job, could end up sustaining serious injuries if there is a drill pipe… Read More »
The Use Of Inferior Drilling Mud Can Result In Well Failure
In early 2018, a massive surge of gas started an oilfield fire on a drilling rig in Quinton, Oklahoma, which tragically took the lives of five men working at the site. Later investigations revealed that the deadly blowout was preventable, as the owner and operator of the well in question had used a lighter… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Oklahoma Oilfield Injuries
The oil and gas extraction industry is dangerous, especially for employees, who are required to work in strenuous conditions with heavy industrial equipment. Fortunately, employees who are injured on the job while working on an oil rig, oil platform, or oilfield can seek compensation for their losses from their employers, so if you were… Read More »
Toxic Exposure During Flowback Operations
Most people know that the gas and oil extraction industry is a dangerous one, in large part due to the high risk of fires and explosions. While these types of accidents are a very real risk for employees and do cause hundreds of injuries every year, some of the most devastating injuries actually stem… Read More »
Oilfield Explosions
Oil and gas extraction play a crucial role in our country’s economy. There are, however, also a number of risks that come with working in this industry, as the job is both physically demanding and centers around highly flammable substances that can only be accessed through the use of heavy machinery. Fortunately, injured oilfield… Read More »
How Weather Conditions Can Affect Oilfield Workers
While the oil industry in Oklahoma can be lucrative, it is also one of the most dangerous professions in which a person can engage, especially in Oklahoma’s varied climate. Fortunately, it is possible for injured oilfield workers to recover compensation after an on-the-job accident, even if weather contributed to or caused the injury, so… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Oilfield Accidents
While anyone can be hurt while on the job, certain occupations are notorious for being particularly dangerous for employees. Oilfield workers, for example, are more at risk of sustaining injuries as a result of gas explosions, fires, and exposure to toxic chemicals. Fortunately, it is possible for injured oilfield workers to obtain compensation for… Read More »
Were You Injured in an Oilfield Accident?
Despite its relatively small size, Oklahoma contains a staggering 5% of the country’s crude oil reserves, and is the fourth largest producer of crude oil in the United States. With such a huge sector of the state’s economy devoted to crude oil production, it is no surprise that a large percentage of Oklahoma’s workforce… Read More »
