Back injuries are extremely common offshore. From lifting accidents to falls, many types of accidents can cause serious back injuries, and the risks can be especially high when you’re offshore on a vessel in rough seas.
Benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that is used in a wide variety of industrial applications, including applications in the maritime setting. Fuels, oils, solvents and numerous other products used throughout boats, ships and barges contain benzene—often in potentially dangerous quantities and concentrations.
Working on a cargo ship can be dangerous. While ship owners, shipping companies, and all of the various other companies involved in transporting cargo around the world should take steps to ensure that crew members’ safety isn’t at risk at sea, it is clear that far too many fail to do so. Accidents on cargo ships are extremely common, and many of these accidents have devastating physical and financial consequences for the crew members involved.
If you work on a ship or other vessel and have suffered a lifting injury on the job, you are not alone. These are among the most common maritime work injuries, especially among deckhands and others who spend their days moving equipment, cargo and other heavy objects.
If you are a maritime worker, you may be exposed to fumes from diesel, gasoline or jet fuel on a regular basis. This exposure can have significant health impacts over time.
Whether you work on a barge, tugboat, push boat or any other type of commercial vessel, there is a good chance that you will suffer a lifting injury at some point during your career. These are among the most common types of Jones Act claims we handle, and we regularly hear from deckhands and other seamen who have suffered serious lifting injuries while working.
When you work on a boat or ship, you accept that you face certain risks on the job. But, while you may worry about risks like getting caught in a line or falling overboard, you probably don’t give nearly as much thought to the risk of falling down the stairs.
Working on a jack-up rig is dangerous. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), it is among the most dangerous jobs in the country. While some of the risks of working on a jack-up rig come with the territory, many of them are preventable. Unfortunately, drilling companies often prioritize their profits over their workers’ safety, and, as a result, preventable accidents are far too common.
Lifting injuries are among the most common reasons why deckhands miss time from work. From loading and unloading cargo to cleaning and maintaining the vessel, various tasks that deckhands perform daily present risks for lifting injuries on the job.
For maritime workers who are exposed to gasoline, diesel, and other hazardous substances on the job, the risk of developing AML leukemia is a very real concern. Prolonged exposure to these hazardous substances is known to cause AML leukemia, and many workers in the maritime industry are exposed to these substances on a daily basis.
