Offshore Injuries

Every year, statistics on work-related injuries confirm that offshore oil and natural gas jobs are some of the most dangerous in the world. These positions involve extensive work with heavy machinery, often in extreme conditions such as ice and rain.

Common dangers that dock and wharf workers face include:

• Ropes and coils loaded with thousands of pounds of tension
• Massive load-bearing items (such as boxes and other oversized containers)
• Cranes and related kinds of equipment
• Exposure to slick surfaces, poor visibility, and similar hazards

This list is just a small sample of all the things that can lead to devastating personal injury in an offshore situation. In addition to these, workers face a slew of hidden hazards, the consequences of which might not appear for decades.

For example, many dock and wharf hands will be exposed to corrosive chemicals and even asbestos fibers at some point during their careers. Inhalation of these agents can easily lead to serious complications later down the line.

Sadly, many of the larger corporations that employ dock workers will go to great lengths to deny responsibility and avoid proper compensation for injury and death on their watch. With the demand for oil rig workers at an all-time high, claims of this nature are piling up daily.

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If you or someone you love has been hurt in a maritime or offshore accident and you think an employer or other third party’s negligence was at fault, contact the experienced team of Charleston worker’s compensation lawyers at the Steinberg Law Firm today by calling 843-720-2800.