Given the number of people working in area refineries, chances are good workers are seriously injured on the job every day. The cause may be specific to refineries, or your injury could happen on any job. Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, LLP represents injured workers to help them get the medical treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve.
You may be the victim of an uncaring employer cutting costs and putting profits ahead of safety. You may lack safety equipment or proper training. Management might overlook dangerous practices or conditions. Refinery employees may also suffer injuries because of mistakes by co-workers, contractors working at the site, or the plant is unsafe because of how it’s designed, built, modified, or maintained.
More than a quarter (27.4%) of US crude oil production comes from the Gulf Coast, according to the Greater Houston Partnership. Nine of the country’s twenty top-producing refineries as of 2021 were located in Texas, reports the US Energy Information Administration (USEIA). They produced more than two-thirds of the total output of that group. These plants are in:
The USEIA also states that 29 petroleum refineries are operating in Texas. The state estimates about 75,000 people work in the petrochemical industry in Texas.
Frequent injuries to people working in refineries include:
Each accident is unique, and an employee may suffer multiple injuries in the same accident.
There are many possible causes. One mistake after another by multiple people may lead to a situation where a severe accident becomes inevitable. Some of those causes include:
People make mistakes, and equipment and tools don’t work all the time perfectly. Given the complexity of refinery operations, their danger, and the number of workers involved, severe refinery worker injuries are inevitable.
If you were injured while working for your employer, you might qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. If the accident was caused, in part or entirely, by another party, like a contractor or equipment supplier, you may also be able to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit to obtain compensation for your injuries.
The attorneys at Schechter, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. know how to win cases against small and large companies. We are dedicated to your cause and will help you fight and win your case. Don’t worry about costs when you contact us – we work on contingency, and we’ll evaluate your case during a free consultation.
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