Workers in the oil and gas industry face a dangerous work environment every day.
Different aspects of the industry such as drilling, transportation, storage, and refining all face similar dangers, and the flammable nature of oil and natural gas increase the risks in the event of a leak or spill.
Injured workers face severe trauma and physical handicap and workers' compensation is one of the few avenues for these workers to seek justice.
If you or someone you know was injured as a result of work on in the oil and gas industry, you have the right to seek workers' compensation benefits to help you cover your medical bills and other expenses while you recover from your injuries.
An experienced attorney can help you make sure that you meet all of the filing deadlines and filing procedures required in the workers' compensation claims process, and you should do everything you can to maximize your chances of securing the benefits you need.
Types of Dangers in the Oil and Gas industry Dangers in the oil and gas industry are found in every stage of the production process.
The following list provides a few of the dangers associated with working in the oil and gas industry:

• Tanker accidents
• Pipeline explosions
• Hydrocarbon spills and leaks
• Liquid and gaseous hydrocarbon blowouts
• Accidents associated with areas of abnormally high pressure

Severe injuries can dramatically alter the life of an injured worker, and even render them unable to work for the rest of their lives.
Although modern technologies and better construction of pipelines and transportation systems have lessened the dangers to the workers, unfortunately, there is no way to ensure that accidents do not occur, and injured workers should pursue every avenue available to secure the benefits they need to recover from their accidents.