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What Are the Dangers of an Onshore Rig?

September 15, 2024

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Onshore rigs are dangerous places to work, but many choose this career path because of the earning potential. Workers can make high hourly rates, salaries, and bonuses in the oil...

What Personal Protective Equipment Is Used in the Oil & Gas Industry?

September 14, 2024

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Jobs in the oil and gas industry are especially dangerous. Oilfields and drilling platforms contain countless hazards that might cause minor injuries or serious harm. In fact, fatalities in the...

Workers’ Comp Vs Personal Injury Claims in Oilfield Accidents

September 13, 2024

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Accidents at oilfields are an all-too-common experience for many workers. These dangerous worksites contain countless hazards that can do substantial damage. Improper maintenance on machines, chemical hazards, and fall risks...

What Makes Oilfield Jobs Dangerous?

September 12, 2024

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Oilfield jobs are dangerous for many reasons. There are countless hazards on the job site, the risk of inexperienced coworkers, and some companies that prioritize profit over employee safety. Accidents...

How Often Do Injuries Occur in the Permian Basin?

September 11, 2024

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The Permian Basin is a busy area for oil workers and companies, which means that the risk of serious injuries is rather high. Depending on the circumstances, injuries on an...

How Are Land Rigs Different Than Offshore Rigs?

September 10, 2024

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Working in the oilfield industry is a dangerous profession. This is true whether you work on a land rig or at sea on an offshore rig. Many hazards are the...

Deadly Dangers on Oilfield Sites

September 9, 2024

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Oilfield sites pose many unique and often deadly hazards. Oilfield workers are familiar with the dangers they face daily. The problem is that many others do not realize the risks...

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What Is a Texas Worker’s Comp Waiver Form?

January 22, 2024

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Navigating Texas worker's comp can be fraught with difficulty. State laws confuse the process, and claims are frequently denied or underpaid. Employees may be better served by signing a worker's...

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What Are the Most Common Industrial Accidents?

January 19, 2024

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Employers have a responsibility to protect workers from harm while in their employment. Failure to do so leaves the employer open to liability for any injuries that occur. Many common...

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Prone-to-Injury Maritime Jobs?

December 22, 2023

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As a maritime worker, you're exposed to more occupational risks than the average U.S. worker. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workers in the maritime...

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What Are the Dangers of an Onshore Rig?

What Personal Protective Equipment Is Used in the Oil & Gas Industry?

Workers’ Comp Vs Personal Injury Claims in Oilfield Accidents

What Makes Oilfield Jobs Dangerous?

How Often Do Injuries Occur in the Permian Basin?

How Are Land Rigs Different Than Offshore Rigs?

Deadly Dangers on Oilfield Sites

What Is a Texas Worker’s Comp Waiver Form?

What Are the Most Common Industrial Accidents?

Prone-to-Injury Maritime Jobs?

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