Founded in 1976, Seneca Resources is located in Houston, Texas. It hires between two hundred and five hundred workers. It is involved in the controversial practice of fracking for methane gas in the Marcellus Shell region, a practice linked to depleting drinking water resources and contaminating wells belonging to people living near fracking sites. The company is often cited for its violations of codes and regulations in its practices.
- During flow tests on a dual gas well, the platform operator was unloading sand, a fire started and a worker was injured.
- A worker suffered injuries in his back and ribs, and was transported to a hospital in Galveston for treatment.
- An employee suffered an injury on his shin while attempting to retrieve the trash cap for tie back operations.
- An employee died after an explosion took place on a rural pipeline.
Asbestos and the Oil Industry
People who have worked or currently work on older oil rigs face risks of exposure to asbestos, a known cause of Mesothelioma, an aggressive, deadly and extremely hard to treat kind of cancer most commonly found on the lungs. Due its low cost, durability and resistance to heat and flame asbestos became a very popular material to use in the oil industry, leaving thousands if not millions of workers exposed to asbestos, making the oil industry one of the fields where prolonged exposure to asbestos is more common.
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Oil Rig Accident Lawyers
Oil Rig accident attorneys represent workers and ex-employees that have been involved in accidents at their work locations. These accidents can lead to injuries and long term consequences such as chronic pain, mounting medical bills and possible disability. Some of them can even turn out to be fatal. If you, or a loved one, have been involved and harmed in an oil rig accident, in which another party is responsible contacting an specialized lawyer in your area can make a huge difference on the road to getting the compensation you need and deserve.
