Commercial fishing remains one of the most perilous professions in the United States. Those who do this for a living have a fatality rate of over 40 times higher than the average worker. While many injuries are survivable, they often lead to long-term consequences....
Maritime and dock workers play a pivotal role in California’s economy. However, the nature of their work is also one of the riskiest and most dangerous, with regular exposure to harsh weather and heavy machinery accidents. Here are the five common types of injuries in...
Maritime work is highly demanding and often one of the most hazardous occupations, regardless of whether an employee is on open water, oil platforms or harbors. An accident can happen suddenly after a swift shift in weather, human error, fatigue, lack of training or...
When maritime professionals fall or get knocked overboard, they are at extreme risk. Particularly in cases where people do not consistently use personal flotation devices, going overboard could result in a professional drowning. Thankfully, others onboard the vessel...
Harbor workers and longshore professionals who do their jobs at the docks are vulnerable to injury. All it takes is one missed step or the failure to monitor their surroundings for a serious injury to occur. Accidental contact with machinery can cause broken bones,...
Offshore oil rigs are some of the most hazardous workplaces in the world. With heavy machinery, high-pressure systems and unpredictable environmental conditions, safety protocols must be followed precisely to prevent injuries. One critical part of these safety...
Crab fishing is one of the most hazardous jobs in the maritime industry. The combination of unpredictable weather, powerful equipment and long hours on icy decks creates a work environment where injuries are not only possible but common. Crew members face daily risks...
Working on an oil rig is a dangerous, demanding job. Professionals are away from their families for weeks at a time. They work long hours in a very inhospitable environment. They may work with heavy equipment and around dangerous chemicals. Countless things can go...
Working at sea is tough. The hours are long, the work is hard and the risks are real. You deal with heavy equipment, rough weather and tight deadlines, all while being far from medical help. When you get hurt on the job, it can turn your life upside down. Suddenly,...
For those who work on oil rigs, commercial fishing vessels, cargo ships and in other maritime settings, it’s important to understand the cold shock response. This is an involuntary reaction that someone’s body has when they unexpectedly enter cold water. One of the...
