Apr 30, 2023 | Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Safety, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Safety
The Gulf Coast region is an important part of the oil and gas industry. In the Houston, Texas area alone, there are 10 oil refineries. There are also many oil drills and rigs located off the coast of Texas and Louisiana. One of the companies that owns and operates...
Apr 24, 2023 | Drowning, Maritime Accident, Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, Workplace Safety
Despite safety regulations, drowning is still a major concern for workers in the maritime industry. Working on or near waterways increases the risk of drowning incidents, which is amplified by factors like weather, human error, and equipment accidents. Drowning...
Apr 20, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Medical News, Workplace Safety
In the maritime industry, workers are often tasked with working around older ships, cargo bins, machinery, and equipment. Shipyard workers, in particular are at a high risk for lead exposure and lead poisoning due to the nature of their work. Despite federal safety...
Apr 17, 2023 | Maritime Injury, Maritime Law, The Jones Act, Workplace Safety
Repetitive use injuries are a group of painful conditions that develop from overuse of the muscles, tendons, and nerves in the upper body. These injuries are also known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) or repetitive motion disorders (RMDs). Repetitive use injuries...
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...
