Sweetwater County Oilfield & Mining Accident Attorneys

Personalized Trial Advocacy for Injured Individuals Throughout Wyoming

Oil and mining fields are highly sensitive locations that pose a risk to those working on or near the premises. Making one wrong move could lead to the area erupting in flames, or heavy equipment might cause serious injuries due to misuse or malfunction. Anyone can be injured in an oilfield or mining accident, especially workers employed in the field. At The Law Offices of Hampton & Newman, L.C., we represent oilfield and mining workers who have been injured due to their employers’ negligence, malfunction of the equipment, or other accidents on the premises. We are a team of aggressive trial lawyers who will fight for your right to damages in the face of catastrophic injuries.

Let The Law Offices of Hampton & Newman, L.C. advocate for your rights following an oilfield or mining accident. Schedule a free consultation today.

Common Types of Oilfield & Mining Accidents

Oilfield and mining accidents can occur in a range of circumstances, leading to injuries like catastrophic burns, temporary or permanent disability, or even death.

Some common examples of oilfield- and mining-related accidents include:

• Slips and falls: Working high above the ground, elevated equipment, or uneven or slippery surfaces littered with heavy machinery raise the risk of injury.
• Fires and explosions: Oilfields contain highly flammable vapors or gas that can explode when making contact with hot surfaces, causing catastrophic burns.
• Injuries from heavy equipment: Cranes, pressure lines, and motor vehicles on the location can pose a danger when a worker is struck by such a machine or caught between them, either due to improperly trained operators or miscalculated movements.
• Transportation mistakes: Accidents can occur when workers are transporting fuel between sites.

Many of the above types of accidents are preventable if the site manager or employer takes the proper measures to ensure the equipment is safe, the premises organized, and the workers properly trained to utilize the machinery. Employers should also devise detailed safety plans to protect the health of their workers. 

Unfortunately, some of the most prevalent causes of oilfield and mining accidents are the employer’s negligence of these duties, such as:

• Not providing proper or adequate training
• Not creating safe working conditions
• Failing to enforce safety regulations
• Encouraging unsafe practices for the sake of finishing the job
• Exposing workers to toxic fumes
• In some cases, the employer may be immune, or not be at fault, but the equipment manufacturer could be. If the accident was caused by faulty or defective equipment, the liable party might be the manufacturer or distributor of the equipment.

In some cases, the employer may be immune, or not be at fault, but the equipment manufacturer could be. If the accident was caused by faulty or defective equipment, the liable party might be the manufacturer or distributor of the equipment.