Posts by Mark V. Larson
Complications That Can Occur with Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can be devastating, and they can have lasting negative impacts for the patient both physically and psychologically. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that more than 500,000 people seek medical treatment for burns, 40,000 are hospitalized and about 4,000 people will die from burn injuries each year. People sustain burn injuries in…
Read MoreIntoxicated Truck Driver Kills Passenger Near Walhalla
Last week, a 31-year old drunk driver killed a 33-year old passenger in his truck while driving intoxicated. The fatal crash involved only one car, a pickup truck that was overturned in a ditch near Walhalla. The drunk driver was taken to the hospital for injuries, while the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.…
Read MoreLouisiana Oil Rig Explosion Reminds Bakken Field Workers of Industry Safety Concerns
An oil rig on Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana exploded in mid-October, which resulted in at least six burn injuries and one missing person. Oil rig workers were being rescued with debilitating burn injuries from the fire that started on the rig due to chemicals, officials said. Many were transported to hospitals, and one worker remains…
Read MoreWomen in North Dakota Oil Industry Face Unique Employment Challenges
A recent article in Glamour magazine detailed the trials and tribulations of being a female that works in the oil and gas industry in North Dakota. While living in the boom town of Williston, the author learned the hard life lessons of working in the male-dominated industry and city. She also faced harassment and discrimination…
Read MoreCommercial Truck Spills 110 Barrels of Oil and Gas Byproduct in Williston
Earlier this month, a commercial truck operated by Wind River Oil Services was in an accident that resulted in a largescale spill of produced water. 110 barrels of this oil and gas byproduct were splattered onto State Highway 2, causing traffic to stop and releasing potentially dangerous materials into the atmosphere. Drainage and wetlands were…
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