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The Risks of Dangerous Oil Rig Falls

The Risks of Dangerous Oil Rig Falls

Drilling gigs can lead to serious falls. These accidents don’t often result in dramatic headlines like pipeline explosions or gas leaks, but slip and falls from an oil rig or off a platform can still result in very serious injuries and even death. These injuries can sometimes be temporary, but in serious cases, permanent. Regardless, dangerous falls from oil rigs can potentially be prevented if employers take necessary safety measures.  We Know How to Handle Dangerous Fall Cases The founder of [...]

The Facts Behind Texas Oilfield Accidents

The Basics of Texas Oilfield Accidents

Oilfield accidents are well known for being extremely dangerous, and resulting accident claims are often complicated. It’s common for major players in the industry to argue that their fields are not a hazard. Here’s the truth about oilfield accidents and their resulting injuries.  Accident Statistics from the Oilfield Here are some statistics and other facts that you should know about oilfield accidents in the US: From 2008 to 2017, there were 1,566 reported oilfield fatalities in the oil and gas drilling industry [...]