When most people imagine an oil field, they probably think of crude shooting hundreds of feet into the air as it did in the 1800s. That phenomenon is called “gushing.” It’s the result of highly pressurized oil and gases forcing themselves into a less pressurized environment. ...
During a 7-year period, the United States oil and gas extraction industry (onshore and offshore, combined) had a collective fatality rate seven times ...
Three Dead in Texas Oil Field Explosion, Oil Company Sued for Negligence
Three workers have died after an explosion erupted at a Chesapeake Energy Corp. oil field in Burleson County, Texas in late January. The workers were ...
Everyday activities like eating, drinking, and even breathing can put you into contact with chemicals. While many of the chemicals we are exposed to ...
Oil field accidents are extremely devastating for all involved and as the industry continues to employ millions of individuals throughout the nation, ...
Numerous Companies Say Offshore Drilling Is Making a Comeback
Deep-water explorers and contractors from companies like Royal Dutch Shell PLC and TechnipFMC PLC, recently spoke to investors at the Scotia Howard ...
Do you work in the oil and gas industry? Are you exposed to dangerous work conditions every time you clock in for your shift? In this blog, we talk ...
Recent research shows that close to 90% of employers in the oil and gas industry tried to hire 60% more employees in 2018 to maintain staffing levels. ...