Gas Rig Explosion in Oklahoma Leaves 5 Workers Dead

On January 22nd, 2018, a gas rig in Oklahoma exploded. This well was bigger than traditional oil rigs, and the explosion caused flames to shoot more than 50 feet into the air. The explosion was so powerful that it caused the derrick, a crane-like machine above the rig, to collapse.

At least one person was injured and taken to a hospital for treatment and five others lost their lives. Emergency responders found 17 people who had been working on the oil rig, but five were not initially located. Search and rescue teams were able to find their remains after the rig cooled down from the fire and the area was deemed stable. The Occupational Health & Safety Commission (OSHA) will be the lead investigating agency for this explosion, as it was a workplace accident.

For more information about this devastating incident, you can click here to visit a full article from CNN.

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Our firm provides experienced legal assistance to clients injured in fires and explosions on gas rigs and oil stations. While the oil and gas industry is notoriously complex, contractors and drilling operation companies still maintain a responsibility to abide by federal oil and gas regulations. If they fail, and an explosion or other accident occurs, they may be held liable in court for the resulting damages and losses. Companies also have a responsibility to provide a reasonably safe working environment for employees. Although the oil and gas industry is known to be dangerous, employers must eliminate any potential hazards and enforce safety measures to protect the wellbeing of workers.

Lyons & Simmons LLP has extensive experience representing clients in a variety of complex injury cases. We stay up to date on federal and state oil and gas regulations to ensure we use the most effective legal strategies on your behalf. From start to finish, our Dallas oil and gas rig accident lawyers will discuss your options for seeking a beneficial outcome and fair amount of compensation.

If you have been involved in an oil or gas rig accident, Lyons & Simmons, LLP can help. Contact our Dallas oil and gas law attorneys today for a free case review.

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