Headquartered in Mandeville, Louisiana, Explore Enterprises is dedicated to exploration and production offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. The company is engaged in various activities including exploration and property acquisition.
The Dangers of Offshore Oil Rig Work
Some of the accidents that have occurred involving Explore Enterprises involve:
- A worker was replacing a prover loop ball. After removing the loop’s cap, the worker noticed that the ball was somewhere near ten feet down the tube. To push the ball out of the tube, the worker used air to create a current that would force the object out. Once the ball was ejected from the tube, the object appears to have hit the worker in the head. The man fell to the floor and incurred a very serious laceration to his forehead that required him to receive treatment at a nearby hospital. This accident emphasizes the importance of using safety in all aspects for an offshore oil rig worker.
The Danger of Asbestos for Explore Enterprises Workers
Being an offshore oil rig worker places employees at great risk of being harmed by asbestos. Before asbestos became heavily regulated by state and federal law, the material was used by a large number of oil exploration and production companies.
Asbestos exposure is particularly challenging because a worker is often not aware that they have an asbestos related condition until years after exposure to the material and often times become diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result. Additionally, these diseases are frequently fatal in nature.
Obtain the Services of an Oil Rig Accident Attorney
Each year, the lives of a large number of oil rig workers is forever changed due to accidents that occur. If you or a loved one is harmed in an oil rig accident, it is a very wise idea to contact our attorneys who understand how to obtain the best possible results for your case.
