Oil Field Injury Attorney in Oklahoma City

The Dangers of Oil Field Drilling

Oil drilling is a dangerous occupation for virtually any type of worker at the site. The motorman, roustabout, roughneck, mudman and tool pusher each face unique risks. 

The general work environment is extremely loud, to a point where spoken and even shouted words cannot be heard above the level of the rig motor noise. 

Workers rely upon hand signals to communicate with one another, and this increases the likelihood that a worker will be unable to warn another worker of an imminent hazard. Hand signals may be easily missed when they are needed the most.

Another danger for oil field workers is the labor itself. It is physically demanding, and coupled with extremely long hours and the possibility of working alongside careless workers or even employees who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the risk of accident and injury are great.

Even with the proper implementation of safety hazards and skilled workers who take their jobs seriously, there is always the risk of machinery malfunction because of the heavy machinery used in oil field operations. 

When machinery malfunctions, it may result in bone crushing injuries, burn injuries or other severe physical injuries.

A skilled attorney can investigate your case to determine the exact reason that the machinery malfunctioned. It may be discovered that poor equipment maintenance, negligent safety standards or other forms of carelessness were responsible for the injuries you have suffered.