There was a deadly accident at an oilfield in McClain County, Oklahoma on October 9, 2022. According to reports, 89 Energy was preparing to set up a drilling rig site. A cement silo was being placed at the location when it struck a worker, killing him. It is...
There was a deadly accident at an oil well site in Chickasha, Oklahoma on October 6, 2022. According to reports, a worker was killed while operating a drilling rig. Pipe was being pulled out of the hole when it struck the worker in the face, killing him. The victim...
There was an explosion at an oil rig in Stanley, North Dakota on September 2, 2022. According to reports, three works were burned at well site in Mountrail County, North Dakota. The well site is owned Chord Energy. The three contractors were all employees of Black...
The Port of Corpus Christi has announced plans to develop a solar farm in San Patricio County. The Port has entered an agreement with Buckeye Partners LP to develop the solar farm. The operations are set to commence in late 2025. The solar farm will be built on...
In the high-stakes arena of oil and gas extraction, ensuring the safety of contractors and subcontractors is paramount. This comprehensive guide delves into the unique safety challenges faced by these vital contributors to oilfield operations, offering insights into...
In the relentless pursuit of oil and gas, workers often find themselves battling not only the complexities of extraction but also the formidable challenge posed by extreme temperatures. Heat stress emerges as a critical risk for oilfield workers, especially in hot...
There was an explosion at an oil rig on a platform in Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana on July 31, 2022. According to initial reports, the platform explosion occurred because cleaning chemicals left on the deck of the platform ignited. The platform is located in...
There was an explosion at an oil well site in Madison County, Mississippi on July 29, 2022. According to reports, the explosion occurred while six workers were performing maintenance on a storage tank. The tanks are owned by W.S. Red Hancock. All six of the workers...
There was a deadly oilfield accident near Fairview, Oklahoma on July 7, 2022. According to reports, a worker at the rig was pulled into a cable winch drum. The victim has been identified as Jerry Pollard of El Reno, Oklahoma. The rig was owned by Stride Energy...
In the inherently hazardous environment of oilfield operations, where heavy machinery and equipment are a staple, the risk of dropped objects presents a significant and often underappreciated danger. These incidents, ranging from small hand tools to large pieces of...