The oil industry is inherently dangerous in Texas. You work with flammable fluids and gases. There is no getting around the natural dangers that come as part of the job. Your employer must do certain things to make your job as safe as possible. You also have to follow protocols and procedures...
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Oil Field Accidents
Understanding oil rig blowouts
Oil rig blowouts occur all too frequently in Texas, and when they do, the result can be catastrophic, both in terms of human death and injury and in property damage. The State of Texas reports that 37 blowouts occurred during the past three years: 21 in 2016, 14 in 2017 and two so far this...
The dangers fracking workers face
At the Law Offices of Miller & Bicklein, PC, in Texas, we are proud of the fact that the U.S. once again is the world’s top oil and gas producer. We know, however, that if you work at an oil field that uses fracking as one of its extraction methodologies, your job could subject you to...
Detailing maintenance and cure benefits
Working on an oil rig off the coast of Texas is undoubtedly exciting, which is likely one of the reasons you were drawn to such a career. However, it also presents a number of inherent risks, which is why drilling and excavation ranks among the most dangerous industries. Those who work in the same...
Understanding maintenance and cure
With all of the oil derricks that can be seen throughout the state of Texas, it is easy to forget that a large portion of the state's drilling work (and the country's, for that matter) happens offshore. Working out on the open water on a drilling platform can present a number of risks, which is...
The underlying issue within oil field accidents
The oil industry is crucial in today's world, but especially in Texas; after all, thousands of workers in the state make a living from natural gas and oil work. However, this industry also contains its fair share of dangers, including grueling hours, long commutes and work involving heavy...
The outlook for worker recruiting in the oil industry
Today's advanced technology has made countless jobs in Texas simpler, faster and safer. As a result, some industries have become less of a hazard to workers than in previous years. The oil industry, however, remains one of the most dangerous jobs for many reasons. Despite the plethora of jobs oil...
When your health is at risk on an oil field
On the oil fields in Texas, literally every part of your body is vulnerable. While oil and gas extraction companies can lower the risks by following safety standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the health hazards associated with your job cannot be entirely eliminated....
OSHA requires appropriate hard hats in the oil fields
People who are working in the oil fields of Texas should have the appropriate personal protective equipment. Some of these are optional, and workers may purchase these items themselves. Others, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers to provide. One of these is...
Hazards associated with fracking
People with experience in operations using hydraulic fracturing to extract oil from the shale deep beneath Texas are probably familiar with some of the risks everyone on the site is exposed to. According to Safety+Health magazine, these dangers are causing some concern for the U.S. Occupational...