Oil Field Accidents

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 just increases your odds of suffering an...

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 into the ground to see whether...

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...

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...

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...