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Why US-285 is Known as the “Death Highway”?
Highway 285 runs through Pecos, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. It is a small rural highway that is usually humming with oil field trucks and workers when oil prices are high.
How Dangerous Is Oilfield Work
Oilfield work is notoriously dangerous. Oilfield workers risk their lives daily to extract oil and gas from the ground. Despite [...]
The Dangers of Personnel Basket Transfers
Working offshore in the maritime industry is dangerous. Many Jones Act seamen spend their days on vessels, drilling rigs, and [...]
OPINION: Major Blow to the Fight Against Climate Change
Yesterday, the Supreme Court cut off the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The case, West Virginia v. Environmental [...]
Oil & Gas Companies Underreported Methane Leaks in the Permian Basin
According to a report by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, oil and gas companies in the Permian [...]
Uber & Lyft Accidents – Things You Need to Know If You Get Injured
For most people, Uber and Lyft (or ridesharing apps) have become integral to modern life. This is especially true if [...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace
A TBI, or traumatic brain injury, occurs when a bump, blow, jolt, or other head injury causes damage to the [...]
Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure in Oil Fields
Hydrogen sulfide gas is often present in oil and gas production. It is a colorless, flammable gas with a strong [...]
Texas Leads the Country in Crane Accidents
Cranes are machines, generally equipped with a hoist rope, wire ropes or chains, and sheaves, that can be used both [...]