Fighting Back Against Safety Violations
Too often, oil companies place profits ahead of worker safety. Accidents at oil refineries make headlines, but despite the negative publicity and attention, oil companies continue to violate safety regulations, putting their employees at risk.
At the Delaware personal injury law firm of McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, we have extensive experience representing injured workers in Wilmington, Dover and throughout Delaware. We are committed to providing our clients with the personal service and support they deserve after an injury or the loss of a family member. For a free consultation with our Delaware refinery accident lawyers, please call 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
The Dangers of Oil Refineries
We aggressively pursue full compensation, including punitive damages, for oil refinery workers injured by:
- Explosions and fires
- Asphyxiation
- Chemical burns
- Falls
Many catastrophic and fatal injuries are caused by these accidents. Oil refinery explosions send shock waves radiating out from the blast site at more than 1,000 feet per second. The force of a shock wave can instantly kill people who are near the blast. Those farther out are knocked down or thrown against objects, and may suffer brain injuries, fractures and spinal cord injuries.
After the shock wave, the explosion can produce a fireball that consumes everything in its path. Anyone caught by the fireball can suffer serious or fatal burn injuries.
There are very stringent work site safety rules put in place by OSHA. Unfortunately, these are often ignored as oil companies look to cut costs. If that is the case, you may have a personal injury claim in addition to your workers' compensation claim.
Dover Work Injury Attorneys
Please call our offices at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091 to schedule an appointment.
