Tag: Work Injury

Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Work Accidents on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Recent Refinery Explosion Injures 37; Latest in a Series of Petrochemical Accidents This Year

An explosion at a Texas oil refinery July 31 left 37 people injured and people in the state wondering why so many petrochemical fires and explosions have happened so frequently this year. The July 31 explosion at the Exxon Mobil refinery in Bayport, about 25 miles east o...

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5 common causes of pipeline explosions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Injuries on Monday, March 6, 2017.

Despite the strict regulations of the oil and gas industry by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA), pipeline explosions still happen. Just as recently as February 15, 2017, a pipeline exploded in Texas and shook homes that were 60 miles away. These explos...

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Employers are responsible for maintaining safe working conditions

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, July 18, 2016.

Employers have a legal obligation to keep their workplaces safe. When they do not, they can end up with not only citations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but could also end up facing personal injury lawsuits from injured employees. If the unsafe workplace...

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Recently hurt? What to do after a scaffolding collapse

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, June 6, 2016.

Construction workers are no stranger to heights. With the use of scaffolding on many sites, workers tend to be very high up in the air. Because working at heights comes with risks, there are certain precautions contractors must take to ensure worker safety. Scaffolding: Know the ...

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Are third-party claims possible in Texas after a work injury?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.

As we mentioned in a previous blog post, not all employers in Texas are required to carry workers' compensation insurance coverage. However, for those who are hurt on the job, there are still compensation options. In this post, we are going to focus on third-party liability claim...

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3 things to know about job injuries

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Uncategorized on Monday, April 11, 2016.

Getting hurt on the job can be a real nightmare. Not only is there the physical pain -- and corresponding medical expenses -- but for those who miss work due to their injuries there is also an added financial worry. This leaves many wondering just what their rights are and what t...

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