An oil boom is certainly great for the economy. And, even better for Texas employees looking to make money. However, are there associated consequences? Are there more oil field work accidents as a result? Oil and gas industry workers have always been at great risk. Although somewhat dated, the Occupational and Safety Administration (OSHA) has […]
Here’s a common scenario for anyone who worked at an oilfield: While at work late one night, you slip on a puddle of grease. You fall and strike your head hard against the ground, blacking out for a second. You lie on the ground in a daze as you take a second to recover from […]
With the demand for oil continue to rise, Texas has been pumping out more and more oil. And with the increase of quotas, safety issues are pushed aside. This means there is a greater chance of an accident occurring. We’ve already spoke about oil field worker safety before. But what are some of the more […]
As anyone who lives in Houston knows oil fields litter the landscape of Texas. Although it’s good work if you can get it, working at one of these oil fields can be extremely dangerous. According to a recent article in Bloomberg, oil field safety is an ongoing concern as companies have been cutting costs. And […]