Data centers depend on constant deliveries. During construction, trucks may bring steel, concrete materials, switchgear, generators, transformers, chillers, conduit, cable, batteries, server racks, mechanical equipment, and prefabricated components. Once the facility...
Construction and maintenance at liquefied natural gas facilities frequently require workers to perform tasks well above ground level. Pipe racks, process equipment, structural steel, storage systems, platforms, vessels, and other components may be difficult or...
Poor housekeeping on an oilfield location can turn routine work into a serious injury event. Tools left on walking surfaces, unsecured equipment, spilled fluids, open passageways blocked by materials, leaking hoses, poorly stored chemicals, combustible debris, and...
Yes, in some circumstances. A Jones Act seaman does not lose the protections of federal maritime law simply because an accident happens on a highway instead of aboard a vessel. A seaman who is driving to a port to begin a hitch can potentially have a claim against the...
Hot air balloons depend on a relatively simple but critical system to stay airborne: propane fuel is delivered to a burner, the burner heats the air inside the envelope, and the pilot uses that heat to control altitude. When the burner or fuel system fails, the...
A Jones Act seaman injured in a company van while traveling to or from a vessel can have a negligence claim against the maritime employer, even though the accident occurred on a public roadway rather than aboard a vessel. The Jones Act is not limited to accidents...
Jack-up drilling rigs are designed to elevate their working decks above the water by lowering large legs to the seabed and using those legs to support the weight of the rig. Before drilling begins, operators typically conduct preload operations to confirm that the...
Chemical inhalation injuries are a serious hazard for maritime workers, especially on vessels carrying hazardous cargo, fuel, cleaning agents, industrial materials, or chemicals used in maintenance and repair. A crew member may inhale toxic fumes from leaking cargo,...
Cargo moving through the air is one of the most obvious hazards in longshore work. Containers, steel coils, pipe, machinery, vehicles, bulk bags, and other freight may weigh thousands of pounds and often pass close to workers as they are transferred between a vessel...
Data center construction projects involve constant movement. Heavy equipment moves across the site. Trucks deliver switchgear, generators, steel, pipe, conduit, cable reels, cooling equipment, server racks, and prefabricated components. Workers from many trades...