Archive for the ‘ Workers’ Compensation ’ Category

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Jun

Baytown Exxon Plant Under Fire for Poor Safety Record

June 22, 2011

The United Steelworkers Union has taken aim at Exxon Mobil Corporation’s refinery in Baytown, Texas, following an accident where a worker was burned by steam on Tuesday, June 14.

Two days after the incident the union issued a statement that publicly criticizes the 560,640-barrel-per-day refinery, which—the steelworkers say—is responsible for 33 safety incidents since 2010.

The latest injured employee was burned while operating a steam-vent valve on a flexicoker and suffered burns on 25 percent of his body. A helicopter transported him to a Houston hospital.

“This incident proves ExxonMobil must do a better job on process safety,” says USW International Vice President Gary Beevers. “Fortunately [the victim] is in stable condition at the Hermann hospital in Houston and is expected to recover. Our union is conducting an exhaustive investigation into finding the root causes of this incident so that it doesn’t happen again … These 33 occurrences prove there are far too many process safety incidents at this refinery. Since the Baytown facility is the nation’s largest refinery it should lead the way in process safety.”

In a separate statement, Exxon spokeswoman Kristen Hellmer responded, “We regret that an ExxonMobil employee working in the Baytown Complex was injured … In-plant medical personnel responded, and the individual was transported for treatment.”

The United Steelworkers Union lays claim to 850,000 members, making it the largest industrial union in North America.

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May

Worker Sues BP Over Injury from Falling Pipe at Texas City Refinery

May 23, 2011

A former employee of BP Products North America in Texas City, Texas, has filed a suit against BP and its plant manager claiming that he sustained injuries as the result of an on-the-job injury in June 2010, reports The Southeast Texas Record.

The man says that a 40-foot pipe that was suspended overhead hit him and caused injuries to his head and right shoulder when he and some other employees were instructed to move it. The man seeks monetary damages and a jury trial.

The petition reads, “The plaintiff began working as instructed when, suddenly and without warning, the cable sustaining the pipe broke causing the pipe to fall and strike the plaintiff on his head and right shoulder … Unbeknownst to the plaintiff, the area in question posed an unreasonable risk of harm to him and other workers.”

The suit says that the plant manager who controlled BP’s activities should have known that the area posed “an unreasonable risk of harm to the plaintiff and other workers.”

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Apr

Accident could lead to Texas workers’ compensation case

April 29, 2011

Everyone aspires to have a job they love; however, occupational hazards come with many jobs, but especially with construction work.

According to The Houston Chronicle, one family is dealing with loss after a tragic accident that could lead to a Texas workers’ compensation case.

The accident happened when a 65-year-old worker suffered blunt force trauma when a slab of cement fell on him during a demolition. He died from injuries sustained during the accident, which could lead to a Texas workers’ compensation case.

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Apr

Houston truck accident kills 1, injures 2

April 25, 2011

Construction workers face many dangers on the job, but road construction workers may be even more at risk because they often have to work in heavy traffic.

Do you think construction workers deserve better pay for the risks they endure?

Unfortunately, three construction workers and their families have faced the risks of their jobs due to a Houston truck accident which could lead to a Houston worker’s compensation case, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Houston truck accident occurred on Texas 288 when the workers were hit by a cement truck that shifted out of gear, causing one man’s death and two other employees’ non-life-threatening Houston truck accident injuries.

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Mar

Construction accident death could lead to Santa Fe worker’s compensation case

March 24, 2011

Are you concerned about the safety of construction sites? Construction work can be a dangerous job, but do you think some construction accidents that lead to Texas worker’s compensation cases be avoided?

According to the Galveston Daily News, one man has died as the result of an accident that could lead to a Texas worker’s compensation case for three workers.

The accident occurred when steel beams fell at Santa Fe High School on Highway 6 where the men, ages 21, 26, and 44, were working at the time of the accident. The 21-year-old died after a 50-foot fall from a steel beam that he was tied to, which was also tied to another steel beam. A crane was used to lift one of the beams that had fallen on top of the man.

The other two workers suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the construction accident that could lead to a Texas worker’s compensation case.

The construction accident is being investigated by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration.

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