Apr 16, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Workplace Safety
Oil production has officially begun at BP’s Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico. While ramping up oil production may be good for the industry and economy, the opening of another platform means more workers are exposed to the hazards of the oil and gas industry. At...
Apr 12, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Workplace Safety
Maritime workers face hazardous conditions on an almost-daily basis. One of the primary hazards is toxic chemical exposure. Chemicals are used throughout the maritime industry for various purposes. Lax training, safety precautions, and protective gear when working...
Apr 9, 2023 | Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion
It is not uncommon to see news stories describing the harmful effects reported by people living near oil refineries. Unfortunately, what we see in the media is only a fraction of the real hazards that people living near oil refineries experience on a daily basis. If...
Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides compensation and medical benefits to maritime workers who suffer an injury or become ill while working on navigable waters or in adjoining areas. The LHWCA covers maritime...
Mar 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every day, ports across the United States load, unload, and move cargo. To accomplish this, they use a variety of equipment including large and small cranes, conveyors, and forklifts. Large cranes are used to hoist cargo on and off of cargo ships. Cranes lift heavy...
