Health Hazards In Fracking
One of the primary dangers of working in the fracking industry is the intake of silica that may cause cancer. This has been linked to autoimmune and kidney disease, tuberculosis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Secondly, the exposure to exhaust gases and diesel particulate matter proves to be a health hazard.
Thirdly, overexertion in the amount of hours worked lead to strains and sprains and fatigue, which impairs the concentration levels of the fracking worker.
Safety Hazards In The Fracking Industry
There are various safety hazards that fracking industry workers face on hydraulic fracturing sites, such as:
- Getting struck by moving equipment, which would include car accidents (when traveling between sites), falling objects, and tools.
- Being pinched by hammer union wings, racks, and pump iron when on site.
- Falling accidents from dizzying heights.
- Poor lighting that results in stumbling over unseen objects resulting in injuries.
- Getting struck by high-pressure lines or due to an unexpected pressure release such as worn hammer unions or line failure.
- Explosions or fires that stem from flow-back fluid containing all sorts of flammable materials that are either stored or used at the well site.
- Working in constricted spaces, such as frac tanks, sand storage trailers, and sand movers.
Worker Rights In The Fracking Industry
Workers who carry out various tasks for fracking purposes have rights too, such as the right:
- To not be exposed to working conditions that pose the risk of being harmed.
- Receive information and get trained in a language they understand about various workplace hazards, ways to prevent getting injured, and knowing about the OSHA standards that apply to them.
- Check over records of work-related illnesses and injuries.
If you need help with your workers compensation claim in the Reading, PA
/ Berks County area, you can contact our local workers compensation
lawyers at our Reading, PA office:
The Bulldog Lawyers
213 N 5th St #1040a
Reading, PA 19601
610-595-4658
If you were injured on the job and are seeking workers comp benefits in
the Philadelphia area, you can contact a workers compensation attorney
at one of our local Philadelphia offices below:
The Bulldog Lawyers
2981 Grant Ave #1a
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-515-0895
The Bulldog Lawyers
100 S Broad St #1800b
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-515-0650
