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Oil workers pay a steep price for the cars we drive

Oil workers pay a steep price for the cars we driveWith Tropical Storm Gustav bearing down on their offshore oil rigs, oil companies are evacuating  non-essential personnel from the many rigs dotting America's Gulf Coast. But oil workers on shore aren’t always so lucky.
In the Tulsa, OK area Wednesday, an oil field worker jumped to his death after the rig on which he was working was blasted by an explosion. Workers had been filling a hole with cement when released oil and gas shot up from the ground and ignited, causing the explosion. Two other workers suffered severe burns and are in area hospitals.

Working on an oil rig or at an oil refinery can be a dangerous job, but that doesn’t mean fatalities have to occur. Safety measures always should be a chief concern of oil-producing companies and should be factored into the bottom line. When safety isn’t paramount, tragedies can ensue.

If you or a loved one has been injured on an oil rig or at an oil refinery, an oil refinery lawyer with Jim S. Adler & Associates can help. The firm offers a free case review.

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