Founded in 1932, Quintana Petroleum Corporation is a company founded by the Cullen Family, over the years it has diversified into mining, shipping and other business ventures. It registers a total of fifty employees. The company is known for having discovered the famed Tom O’Connor field, in Texas.
Quintana Petroleum Corporation Oil Rig and Worker’s accidents.
- In February 1990, a twenty five year old man died of asphyxiation in an oil storage tank in Monticello, Utah. The worker was reported to have entered the tank without a breathing apparatus and was overcome by hydrocarbons and a lack of oxygen, he entered the tank without proper equipment, contrary to regulations. He was hired to clean the crude oil tank and move it to Wyoming. The company was fined $2.080, 00 for not following required procedures for employees entering a confined area and not disclosing appropriate information to people about hazardous materials they were handling, adding to that the lack of first aid trained personnel on the site.
- In 2003, Quintana faced a lawsuit regarding oilfield contamination in Louisiana.
Asbestos and Oil Rigs.
People who have worked or currently work in older oil rigs face risks of exposure to asbestos, a known cause of the Mesothelioma, an aggressive type of cancer. Due to it’s low cost, durability and resistance to heat and flame asbestos became very popular throughout the twentieth century and was used for many applications in the oil industry, making it one of the industries with highest rates of asbestos exposure.
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Oil Rig Accident Attorneys.
Oil rig accident attorneys represent workers and ex-employees that have been involved in accidents at their work locations. These accidents can leave workers exposed to long term consequences such as mounting medical bills, physical pain and possible disability. If you or a loved one has been involved and harmed in an oil rig accident, in which another party is responsible, it is of vital importance that you contact an specialized lawyer in your area, this way you can get on your way to receive the compensation you need and deserve.
