Maritime careers are perfect for individuals who love to work on the water. Unfortunately, these seafaring adventures come with many dangers. Between 2011 and 2017, 15.9 per 100,000 maritime workers suffered fatal injuries, and about 4,916 per 100,000 workers suffered...
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has released its investigation report on the September 10, 2022 incident on board the Helix Q 4000 located in the Gulf of Mexico. At the time of the incident, the Helix Q 4000 was located at East Brakes 602. ...
The average worker hurt on the job doesn't need to do much to get benefits. Standard workers' compensation coverage applies to many employees who get hurt because of a chemical spill or a car crash while working. The rules are different for professionals who work in...
There was a helicopter crash off the coast of Louisiana on October 26, 2022. According to reports, a Bell 407 helicopter with three people on board crashed south of Morgan City, Louisiana. One person was killed in the crash, and two sustained critical injuries. ...
There was an incident on a platform in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 1, 2022. During the incident, a scaffolder fell off of a platform at Kiewit Offshore Services into La Quinta Channel. The worker did not resurface after going overboard from the platform. The...
As Hurricane Ian heads to the shore, many companies have become concerned over the safety of their offshore workers. Whether workers are on ships or offshore platforms, their safety must be considered as a dangerous storm approaches the Gulf Coast. As a result, many...
A lawsuit was recently filed suit on behalf of a worker who sustained an amputation injury on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico. At the time, the worker was instructed to move a 6-foot diameter steel wheel from one side of the platform to the other via the use of the...
The offshore and maritime industry provides jobs for workers across the state of Texas. While these jobs are a routine source of income, there are potential dangers. The risks of being out on the open water are commonly discussed, but troubles can begin before the...
Spagnoletti Law Firm has filed a lawsuit against Genesis Energy, L.P. and Danos, LLC on behalf of an offshore worker who sustained serious injuries while working on the Garden Banks 72 platform in the Gulf of Mexico. The lawsuit alleges that negligence and unsafe...
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, and what could be more fun than spending a day on the water? Boating is a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all ages, but it can also be dangerous. Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day see the most boating fatalities....