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As they watch gas prices soar and tumble, sometimes Americans forget what it takes to fill up their tanks for their daily commute. It is unlikely that they often consider the more than 120,000 employees in the United States who work in the oil and gas extraction industry to produce fuel.
Well over half of fatal injuries in the private mining industry are from the oil and gas extraction industries. This article will help you understand how those injuries occur, what legal actions are appropriate, and how an Arizona personal injury lawyer could help.
If you were injured in an Arizona oil field or fracking accident, you can reach a Zinda Law Group oil field injury lawyer in Arizona at (800) 863-5312. Call today and schedule a meeting for your free case evaluation.
Types of oil field accidents
Each workplace carries some risk of injury, but those risks vary with the type of workplace. Outdoor jobs carry risks involving workers’ exposure to the elements; driving jobs carry risks involving other drivers; and office jobs carry risks involving training and ergonomic concerns. It is easy to imagine the myriad of ways someone can get hurt in an oil field, and the following are just a few of the major ways.
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Fires and Explosions
Perhaps predictably, fires and explosions are one dangerous form of accident that can occur in an oil field. Gas is extremely flammable, and when a spark ignites pressurized gas, it can cause an explosion or fire. Employers should prepare and take the proper precautions to avoid these kinds of accidents.
Serious injuries like burns can result from fires and explosions. If you have suffered injuries due to a fire or explosion while working in Arizona, keep careful documentation of these and all other injuries, including photographs and the cost of your medical bills.
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Gas Poisoning
Gas poisoning from gases like hydrogen sulfide is another common injury in an oil field. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), “[h]ydrogen sulfide is one of the leading causes of workplace gas inhalation deaths in the United States.” When workers do not have the right amount of ventilation to lessen the concentration of hydrogen sulfide, they can be poisoned.
First, a worker being exposed to the hazardous gas will experience nausea, then he or she will fall unconscious. If the exposure does not stop, the worker could die.
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Electrocution
Next, electrocution can occur due to the increased risk from exposure to chemicals that conduct electricity. Electrocution can cause unconsciousness, burns, or even death.
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Slips and Falls
Slips and falls can occur practically anywhere, but they are most dangerous when there are large elevation changes such as in construction and, yes, in an Arizona oil field. Elevated rigs can lead to serious falls for the less cautious worker, but slips and falls can also be caused by poorly designed or maintained personal protective equipment (PPE). Regardless of the cause, falls can lead to some of the most serious injuries, like broken bones, head injuries, and back and spine injuries.
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