Toxic Exposure Injuries on Natural Gas Work Sites
The hydrofracking process for extracting natural gas from Marcellus Shale involves the injection of water, sand and a variety of chemicals into the ground. This creates cracks or fissures in the shale, which releases the natural gas from the ground. While this process has proven to be quite effective for extracting the natural gas, it also creates a potentially dangerous situation for the workers.
Many natural gas companies use proprietary blends of chemicals that they feel improves the flow into the fissures that release the natural gas into the well. These chemicals are often extremely toxic and expose those who come into contact with them to the possibility of severe illness and injury. This is particularly true in cases where pipes and fittings explode, and the chemical mixture sprays onto workers nearby.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to exposure to chemicals used in Marcellus Shale drilling, you should consult an attorney with knowledge of the natural gas industry. At McCann Schaible & Wall, LLC, we have helped many workers who suffered chemical injuries on a Marcellus Shale work site. For a free consultation, please call our Philadelphia Marcellus Shale work injury attorneys at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091, or contact us online.
Holding Natural Gas Companies Accountable
There are specific safety regulations in place designed to prevent chemical and burn injuries on Marcellus Shale work sites. When natural gas companies ignore these regulations in the name of saving time or money, it only reinforces the workers' claim for compensation when injuries occur. We conduct a complete investigation of every case we accept and seek to hold the natural gas companies fully accountable when their negligence causes serious injury to workers.
We have experience handling cases involving all types of chemical exposure injuries, including the following:
- Flesh burns from coming into contact with drilling chemicals
- Lung damage from inhaling toxic fumes
- Damage to the eyes from chemical exposure
- Illnesses associated with long-term exposure to chemicals
- Death caused by chemical exposure
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Please call our offices at 215-305-8454 or 302-504-8091 to schedule an appointment.
