Category Archives: Oil Field Accidents
Oil fields: Exposure to industrial chemicals can be dangerous
Oil field workers have dangerous jobs because of the nature of both their work and their working environments. One of the hazards that they commonly face involves coming into contact with harmful chemicals as they execute their job duties. The potential dangers of these chemicals…
Safety tips for oil field workers
Working within an oil field operation is a physically demanding and potentially hazardous occupation. Safety is of paramount importance in this environment as preventing accidents and protecting the well-being of all workers matters above all else. However, a commitment to safety does not mean that…
El impacto a largo plazo de las lesiones en los campos petroleros
Los campos de petróleo y gas están llenos de riesgos para la vida y la integridad física. Los trabajadores deben estar alerta ante una serie de amenazas que incluyen caídas, accidentes de transporte, electrocución, incendios y explosiones, así como la exposición a productos químicos tóxicos.…
Injuries that commonly affect oil and gas workers
The oil and gas industry plays a vital role in the economy of Texas, providing employment opportunities for thousands of workers. However, the nature of this industry comes with inherent risks, as employees are exposed to hazardous environments and potentially dangerous situations on a daily…
Common hazards for oil rig workers
Oil rig workers face dangers on each shift. Their employers have a duty to ensure the environment is as safe as possible. Understanding some of the more common hazards these workers face can help these hardworking individuals to remain a bit safer while they’re doing…
2 leading causes of Oilfield worker fatalities
The oil industry can provide a lucrative career, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. Oilfield workers are exposed to dangerous environments and increased health risks. Still, with proper training and experience, oil field workers can find high-paying jobs. In an effort to understand…
The dangers of hydrogen sulfide for oil field workers
Among the most serious dangers that oil field workers face is exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). In addition to being highly flammable, it can also be toxic. H2S is a naturally occurring gas. It can build up in places like sewers, manure pits, utility holes…
Perforating gun accidents can have multiple causes
Perforating guns are among the potentially most dangerous pieces of equipment used by those who drill wells. Using the guns to punch holes in the casing that lines the wellbore is among the last steps in the process – and the most important one. Because…
The dangers of toxic gasses in the oil industry
The oil industry provides steady employment for people across the state of Texas. It’s a global business and the opportunities are almost limitless. However, oil workers do face a number of hazards in the field, particularly from toxic gasses. Outlined below are some of the…
Oil field/rig workers and the risk of heat-related illnesses
People who work on oil rigs and in oil fields face all kinds of risks. Among those are heat-related illnesses like heat stress. The Texas summer heat can be particularly brutal on anyone who does physical labor outdoors. Basically, heat stress occurs when it’s so…
Common oil field hazards
People who work in the oil field have very physically demanding jobs. These come with serious risks. It’s up to the employers to ensure their workers have the safety equipment and guidelines they need. There’s no room for a lax approach to safety. There are…
Have you suffered burn injuries in an oilfield job?
There are a lot of potential hazards when you work in an oilfield. You have to work with heavy machinery, which could malfunction or break. You have to work around other employees who could make mistakes. It can be a very physically demanding job, which…
What are the top life-threatening injuries fracking workers face?
If you work the hydraulic fracturing field, more commonly known as “fracking,” then it’s unlikely that you need anyone to tell you how dangerous this oil and gas work is. Many workers in this industry spend their days using heavy equipment or inserting giant drills…
Can working in a Texas oil field make you sick?
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…
Injuries that place Texas oil workers at risk
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…
Stress and injuries par for the course in the oil fields
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…
Oilfield safety risks higher than other manufacturing industries
Unique safety hazards are linked to the Texas oil and gas industry, and it will likely always be a dangerous occupation. However, the relationship between the oil industry and safety authorities has improved over recent years. Regardless, employees’ safety will always depend on the employer’s…
Routine hazards in oil and gas industry could be deadly
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,…
Fires and explosions pose high burn injury risks in oil fields
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…
Oilfield workers exposed to carcinogens and explosive gases
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…
Drivers face tough risks in the oil fields
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…
Complacency in the workplace can be fatal
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,…
Oilfield accidents are often linked to rough terrain vehicles
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…
Failure to protect oilfield workers could lead to lawsuits
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…
Oilfield accidents: Oil and gas industry most hazardous
Although the oil and gas industry in Texas has comprehensive safety programs, it remains one of the most dangerous sectors nationwide. Oilfield accidents often involve processes involving flammable chemicals, powerful equipment and high pressure. Many of these accidents result in severe injuries or even deaths.…
Oilfield accidents: Gloves can prevent serious hand injuries
According to statistics, approximately one million work-related hand injuries occur each year nationwide. Texas oilfield workers who do not wear protective gloves while cleaning risk injuries that might limit their income abilities. Employers are responsible for the safety of employees. However, the focus might be…
Oil rig workers at above average injury risks
Workers in the onshore oil drilling industry in Texas face an endless list of workplace injury hazards. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the injury risks drilling workers have to deal with are significantly more than those faced by workers in other industries. Hazards range…
Struck-by and caught-in injuries cause deadly oil field accidents
Oil field workers in Texas face an endless list of occupational hazards on every shift they work. According to safety authorities, three in five fatal oil field accidents involve caught-in or struck-by hazards. Workers in the oil and gas industry risk these injuries at all…
What occupational dangers do oil field workers face?
A report published by The Center for Public Integrity in December 2018 highlighted how at least 1,566 oil field workers died on the job between 2008 and 2017. In case you’re wondering what resulted in their deaths, you need only to look as far as…
What are some occupational dangers that oil and gas workers face?
There are many professions out there that are inherently dangerous. Oil and gas extraction jobs are two of the more notable ones. There are many different hazards that workers in this industry have to contend with if they want to keep from getting hurt or…
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