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Oil rig jobs are dangerous by nature. The life-threatening potential hazards combined with questionable safety standards lead to many serious injuries and deaths every year. The Facts About Oil Industry Accidents The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that over 4,000 oil field workers are injured each year, and more than 100 workers [...]
6 million – that’s the average number of car accidents per year in the United States, according to Driver Knowledge. 3 million people are injured every year in car accidents. 2 million people sustain permanent injuries every year because of car accidents. 90 people die every day from car accidents. Even minor car accidents [...]
Being a safe driver doesn’t always keep you safe from those who aren’t! AllLaw reports that car accidents are the most common kind of personal injury case. When most people think of personal injury, they imagine exorbitant medical bills. And while medical expenses are definitely part of what you’re entitled [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, head injuries led to nearly 50,000 deaths, and almost 2.8 million emergency room visits in 2013. Head injuries can result in brain damage, which translates to trouble with memory, thinking, attention, concentration, speaking, and mood changes. Head injuries have the power affect every [...]
Do you commute by car or motorcycle? Does a relaxing weekend look like cruising in a convertible or riding behind the handlebars of your prized Harley? Either way, getting more clarity on the risks and common causes of motorcycle accidents can save lives. Motorcyclists are even more at risk of [...]
If you plan on taking a walk during the early evening hours when the sun has already set, we’d like you to take a moment to read about a recent accident that occurred in Santa Fe involving a couple who was hit by a city snowplow driver. On January 11th, [...]
The winter weather has begun to make driving in Albuquerque and other cities in New Mexico extremely difficult for motorists as the roads are filling up with snow in some areas and black ice is beginning to form in others. Sadly, the winter weather is now another factor we can [...]
Forklifts are used in various fields outside of construction as they aid workers in lifting and moving heavy objects or materials that otherwise couldn’t be moved by an individual themselves. As helpful and reliable as these machines are, they can be dangerous when the person operating them isn’t properly trained [...]
Being aware of the top safety hazards that exist in the oil and gas industry is key to helping prevent accidents which can lead to workers suffering serious or fatal injuries. When you take the time to familiarize yourself with the potential hazards that could harm or kill you, then [...]
Did you know that one of the leading causes of death among construction workers is caused by individuals being struck by objects [Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)]? Some of the objects workers are struck by most often include: […]
