Oil Field Accidents
Bakken Oil Related Injuries/Deaths Leads to Increase of Osha
The oil boom in North Dakota has been considered by many as a great thing for the local economy. It has brought jobs and significant income to the state. Unfortunately, with the positives of something new also comes the negatives. The number of work related injuries and deaths had been increasing and the majority of…
Read MoreBakken Oil Field Deaths | Tanker Exploded Killing Three Men
The tragic loss of a loved one in an auto accident often leaves surviving family members asking questions and needing answers as to how and why the accident occurred. Fatal car accidents simply are life changing events, which can be very difficult to move forward from. A tragic accident resulting in more Bakken Oil Field…
Read MoreBakken Oil Field Explosion Leaves Man Seriously Burned
It is well known that some professions in North Dakota carry a higher amount of risk than others. While workers in these professions tend to know and understand the risks or their work before getting started, safety precautions provided by employers are still expected. Unfortunately, despite safety training and equipment, accidents happen and the work…
Read MoreBakken Oil Fields May Increase Big Rig Truck Accidents
There is no doubting that the drilling industry helped North Dakota survive the worst of the most recent recession. So far, the Department of Mineral Resources is predicting that over the course of the next three years, an estimated 6,000 wells will be dug, which will add thousands of jobs across the state. From drill…
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