{"id":3216,"date":"2014-05-02T17:32:02","date_gmt":"2014-05-02T17:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/?p=3216"},"modified":"2025-03-11T12:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T17:25:18","slug":"west-texas-oil-field-blast-kills-two-and-injures-nine-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.terrybryant.com\/blogs\/west-texas-oil-field-blast-kills-two-and-injures-nine-others","title":{"rendered":"West Texas Oil Field Blast Kills Two and Injures Nine Others"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"Picture<\/a>A high-pressure explosion claimed the lives of two West Texas oil field workers and injured nine others in Loving County, Texas on the morning of Wednesday, April 30, 2014. For those impacted by such incidents, consulting an oilfield accident lawyer<\/a> may be a necessary step to understand legal rights and options.<\/p>

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Loving County authorities identified the two dead as Robert Andrade Magdaleno of El Paso, Texas, and Amos Ortega of Artesia, New Mexico. Both workers were independent subcontractors for RKI Exploration & Production, who owns the well involved in the explosion. Other workers present at the scene are employees of Ameriflow Energy Services, which is a subsidiary of Crescent Services. Given the serious nature of such incidents, consultation with a work injury lawyer<\/a> is often recommended for affected parties.<\/p>\n

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O.S.H.A.) and the Railroad Commission of Texas are investigating the causes of the explosion, which occurred about six miles from the New Mexico border. The sparse location of the scene made communication difficult and erratic<\/p>\n

Initial reports link the explosion to a buildup of high-pressure, underground fumes that blew out a wellhead shooting shrapnel in all directions and causing injuries. In situations like this, contacting a personal injury lawyer<\/a> can be an important step for understanding your legal options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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