What to Know About Accidents and Injuries on the Oil Field With over a billion barrels of oil produced each year, Texas is the largest oil-producing state in the country. Thousands of people are employed on oil fields throughout the state leading to a large number of injuries each year. At Fibich, Leebron, Copeland, &…
Houston is a bustling hub of commerce and commercial activity, which is great for the region and for the many people who benefit from a healthy job market. Because much of this rich business environment is hinged on heavy industry, however, jobs in the Houston area can be dangerous. In fact, Houston sees thousands of…
Some careers are inherently more dangerous than others. For example, oilfield work is a particularly hazardous job. Those who work with oil and gas are often put in harm’s way simply due to the many factors with which they work. There are many combustible elements, heavy machinery, and other factors that can cause a worker…
Five men who are believed to be oil field workers were killed Thursday morning – January 15 th – in an accident involving a crude oil tanker truck. According to authorities, a van the men were traveling in slammed into the overturned truck and subsequently burst into flames. The accident took place just southwest of San Antonio…
