Oil Field Accidents

It is safe to say that most oil and gas workers are aware of the many accident and injury risks associated with their occupations.  Unfortunately, not many people understand that such jobs may also pose a risk of developing occupational illnesses. What are some illnesses inherent to oil field...

Whether you’ve been working in the Texas oil industry for more than a decade or have recently begun a new career in this field, you undoubtedly know that such work can be both grueling and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to put in 12-hour shifts on a rig. You may also be at great risk for injury,...

Oil field workers in Texas who do not receive sufficient safety training and proper personal protective equipment are at risk of suffering severe injuries or worse. Although most oil field accidents are preventable, violations of safety standards often lead to oil field accidents. Oil drilling is...

Some of the typical hazards in industries like construction are also present in the oil fields of Texas. Some such dangers cause alarming rates of on-the-job injuries on drill sites. However, several of the risks are unique to the oil and gas extraction industry. Caught-between, caught-in and...

Oil field workers in Texas face an endless list of injury risks. Some of the most significant safety concerns in this industry involve fires and explosions, causing burn injuries. An essential part of prevention is proper flame-resistant clothing. The types of burn injuries vary, and also the...

There is no doubt that Texas workers in the oil and gas industry put their lives on the line every day. Some say oilfield workers do not do it for the love of the job, but instead for the love of money. Regardless, they have the same rights to safe work environments as workers in any other...

From 2003 through 2008, about 650 workers’ lives ended in oil fields in Texas and across the country. One-third of those deaths resulted from vehicle driving accidents. That is significantly higher than driver deaths in any other industry. Working in the oil and gas industry is undoubtedly one of...

Workers in the oilfields in San Antonio and across Texas face an endless list of hazards each day. However, complacency can increase workplace risks significantly. Although many workers who have worked on the oilfields for many years without adverse incidents are known to become complacent, the...

All-Terrain Vehicles and Utility Task Vehicles are used for various purposes in the oilfields of Texas. Both vehicles are used on rough terrains. Only UTVs can carry more than one person while an ATV's primary use is to transport one person over rough terrain. UTVs have truck-like beds for hauling...

Three workers who suffered severe burn injuries in another state last December recently filed a civil lawsuit against an oil and gas company. Workers in the oilfields of Texas and elsewhere face serious safety risks, and oilfield accidents can cause life-altering injuries. They rely on their...