An article published last month in the Casper Star-Tribune covered an oilfield explosion that left three workers severely injured. As mentioned in a previous post, the oil and gas industry has the most reported accidents per 100,000 workers surpassing other industries like construction and manufacturing. To make it even more disconcerting, this data assumes that every accident is reported, which is unlikely. Now, more than ever, workers need to find an oilfield injury attorney that has extensive experience in litigation.
The amount of reported accidents has continuously increased over the last several years and lawmakers in Washington have been slow to introduce new legislation to protect oilfield workers.
Perspective from our Oil Field Attorney
This story is one of many that magnifies the dangers of the oilfield industry. Workers are subject to explosions, dropped objects, and many more risks on the job. Business owners and leaders should be held responsible for the accidents and injuries that occur.
If you or a loved one need an oilfield injury attorney, please call our offices today at 214-617-9910. Don’t wait to call us, you may be entitled to significant compensation. We will listen to your story, and offer a free case evaluation. Our oilfield injury attorney will fight for the justice you deserve.
You can read the report of the explosion from the Casper Star-Tribune below.
Three workers injured in explosion at oilfield site in southeast Wyoming
Three workers suffered severe burns Thursday night in multiple explosions and a fire at an oil and gas site in southeast Wyoming.
The workers sustained severe burns when an oilfield compressor station exploded west of Carpenter, according to Laramie County Fire District No. 4. One was airlifted to Western States Burn Center in Greeley, Colorado, said Laramie County Fire District No. 4 Fire Chief Scott Maddison. The two others were taken by ambulance to Cheyenne Regional Medical Center and then transported to Greeley.
“Those guys have a long road ahead,” Maddison said Friday.
As of Friday afternoon, the workers were in stable condition and able to speak to their families.
Maddison received a call to respond to the incident at 7:28 p.m. Thursday. The one witness on the scene was an employee who did not sustain injuries. He heard a “pop, pop” and went to shut off the gas.
“When he turned around, he heard another explosion and it was like a huge fire ball,” Maddison said. The fire chief was informed the fire was likely caused by a natural gas leak.
EOG Resources owns the facility.
“The fire has been extinguished, and we appreciate the fast response of the local safety officials,” a spokesman for the company said in a statement. “The incident is under investigation.
“EOG is committed to the safety of our employees, contractors and local communities. Three contractors sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment. Our thoughts are with them and their families.”
Laramie County Fire District No. 5 also posted about the explosion. It indicated it sent an engine, tender, command unit and six firefighters to the site.
Carpenter is southeast of Cheyenne, near the border with Colorado.
A message from our oilfield injury attorney
What happened in Carpenter is a tragedy and our thoughts go out to the victims and their families. Company leadership and ownership should be held responsible for oilfield accidents and injuries.
If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident on the job, you need an oilfield injury attorney who has experience and expertise in this area. You need to get advice and a free case evaluation from the oilfield injury attorney by calling 214-617-9910 or fill out this form. You may be entitled to significant compensation.
Sources:
- https://trib.com/business/energy/three-workers-injured-in-explosion-at-oilfield-site-in-southeast/article_19dd0760-0899-5738-92f5-4699b0843085.html