In the past, when an employee sustained an on-the-job injury he or she would simply file a workers’ compensation claim and receive benefits covering medical expenses and a reasonable percentage of lost wages. Most employers under state laws are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. It’s a “no-fault” system, meaning … Continue reading
The oil industry has seen more fatalities from explosions than any other private industry, according to an Environment & Energy Daily article on WyoFile. More than 10 percent of all job-related fatalities can be directly attributed to oil industry explosions and fires – despite the fact the oil industry only employs approximately one percent … Continue reading
Certain types of jobs pose a far higher risk to employees than others. Construction workers, oil rig workers, and miners are just a few of the occupations having a high risk of suffering from injuries. Accidents in the workplace can and do happen all the time. Equipment failure is a … Continue reading
Work in the oil fields can be a dangerous prospect. From falling debris to explosions, oil industry workers face a range of threats on an almost daily basis. Yet, considering the potential for catastrophe in the world of the oil industry, smaller scale, less obvious dangers can easily go ignored. … Continue reading
Years ago, the Gulf of Mexico became the site of the worst accidental oil spill in petroleum history. Known as the BP oil disaster or the Macondo blowout, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill was not just an environmental catastrophe—it was a human tragedy. The explosion that triggered the disaster claimed … Continue reading
When we say someone has been “in the trenches,” we’re usually referring to hard-earned experience—doing the difficult, demanding work that others might avoid. In the construction industry, however, this phrase is often more than just a metaphor. For many workers, trenches are a daily part of the job. These environments … Continue reading
Muscle strains are the leading cause of workplace injuries in Texas, according to a new study by Travelers Insurance. The company’s workers’ compensation data show that muscle strains accounted for a quarter of on-the-job injuries in the state in 2013. In fact, there were more muscle strains than the next … Continue reading
Accidents in the workplace are extremely common, despite everyone’s best efforts to avoid them. Often times, workers end up injured as the result of an accident, with many suffering time away from the job due to broken bones, pain, and other injury effects. At other times, however, workers may not … Continue reading
Every year, several million workers across the United States suffer some sort of injury or illness at work. Despite decades of governmental regulations and monitoring of the workplace to improve safety, accidents still happen and workers still get hurt. For some, the injuries are minor and recovery occurs quickly. For … Continue reading
Though there are many dangers lurking on job sites across the United States, there are few occupations that pose a greater risk to worker safety than construction. Still, there is a general sense that construction is even riskier than the facts suggest. And it is that perceived risk that has, … Continue reading
