Texas led the nation in a number of categories of industrial accidents, including: Fires and explosions Falls, slips and trips Exposure to harmful substances or environments Death by contact with objects or equipment Injuries are also common in industrial environments that put workers at risk. Burn injuries, loss of limbs and other serious injuries bring great liabilities and losses to accident victims, including: Medical bills Time …
http://www.texaswatch.org/consumer-tips/workplace-safety-tips/ Hundreds of working families have trusted the lawyers at Brooks T. Harrison—Attorneys at Law, PLLC to provide personal injury and wrongful death victims with justice and legal remedies in the face of the most difficult of circumstances. From our offices in Pasadena, Texas, we represent people faced with catastrophic injuries and wrongful death throughout Texas and across the United States. We do so with compassion …
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/243423-danger-increases-at-us-oil-refineries/ Refineries and Chemical Plants are a common sight and industry in Southeast Texas. While many jobs and other service industries rely upon the petro-chemical industry, it does not come without a price. Plant explosions are unfortunately not an uncommon occurrence and have happened throughout Texas and the nation. These explosions too often leave the workers suffering from life-threatening and even fatal injuries. If you or …
May 27, 2015
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According to OSHA Houston has the worst record in Texas, and Texas the worst in the country when it comes to workplace fatalities or catastrophes. The 62 page report listed work place fatalities around the country. In the Houston area we counted 14 deaths in the past year alone. “I have guys who go up ladders,”Joyce Maniha said about her crew. “I’m always looking around on …
May 27, 2015
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Category: Current Events
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Do you need a Houston Area accident or personal injury attorney? With offices in Houston and Pasadena, Brooks Harrison – Attorneys at Law, PLLC is an experienced and ethical Houston personal injury law firm committed to protecting and enforcing the rights of those who suffer personal injuries as a result of the negligence of others. Do you suffer from a personal injury as a result of …
April 19, 2013
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Category: Current Events, Personal Injury Law
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April 17, 2013 a spokesperson for Exxon-Mobil reports 12 contract employees have been injured in the blast which occurred as workers were cutting a flange on a gas-filled pipeline. Three of the men were severely burned. The accident occurred at Exxon-Mobil located at 1795 Burt Street. The first call to emergency dispatch came in at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. It is reported that over a dozen ambulances …
By MICHAEL S. JAMES, REBECCA LEE and CHRISTINA NG April 18, 2013 Search and rescue teams in Texas are looking for survivors and missing people amid buildings where walls and roofs have been torn away and other buildings have been flattened by an explosion at a fertilizer plant. Firefighters are among the missing and authorities fear that five to 15 people could be dead. Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion …
