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Desta drilling rig fire
• Jan. 27, 1908 - Lightning struck tank number 3 of the Union Oil Co. tank farm at Avila. The bolt struck at 3:30 p.m. and ignited the oil stored in the tank. • October 5, 1913 - A spark from a passing locomotive was blamed for starting a fire, in a 250,000 gallon tank of distillate oil at the San Diego Standard Oil tank yard. As the oil burned it threw sparks skyward, which rained down on several other tanks nearby, igniting them. The fire burned for 2 days. [pdf]FAQS about Desta drilling rig fire
How much money did the oil rig disaster cost a family?
Lawsuits raised by families of the lost totaled $20 million. Offshore workers often get high salaries, and it’s easy to see why. A career in the drilling of oil and gas comes with many risks, and when things go bad, oil rig disasters can bring heartache to dozens, if not hundreds of families.
What was the worst oil rig disaster ever?
Piper Alpha The North Sea disaster on Piper Alpha remains the worst oil rig disaster ever. The tragic event claimed the lives of 167 people on 6 July 1988. A communication error between shift changes resulted in a gas leakage which triggered multiple explosions on the platform. Of the 226 workers, only 61 survived.
Did a man die from an oil rig explosion & fire?
November 14, 2017 - A man was seriously hurt in an oil rig explosion & fire in White County, and later died from his injuries. In September, 1941, a nine-hour conflagration at the Whiting Standard of Indiana refinery killed one man and injured 20 others.
How many people were killed in a rig disaster?
Unfortunately, the next maintenance crew re-engaged the pump due to oversight, triggering a gas leak. Thereafter, this gas leak caused a string of enormous explosions aboard the offshore platform, killing 167 men. Out of the entire crew of 226 people, 61 survived, making this disaster one of the deadliest offshore rig catastrophes in history.
How many offshore workers died on the Kielland rig?
On March 27, 1980, 212 offshore workers were aboard the floating oil rig named Alexander L. Kielland. At the time, the platform was owned by the Stavanger Drilling Company but was used by Phillips Petroleum. Out of the 212 offshore workers aboard, 123 were killed.
What if I'm injured in an offshore drilling rig accident?
Offshore workers are susceptible to an exponentially long list of risks associated with their work. If you or a loved one have been injured in an offshore-related accident, do not hesitate to contact an experienced offshore drilling rig accident lawyer at Morrow & Sheppard, LLP today to discuss your legal rights.
Desta drilling rig number 7
National 1320 UE 2,000 HP Driven by (2)-1,000 HP General Electric 752 DC Traction Motors With an Elmago 7838 Electric Brake and Electrical Control Panel. DSI 142' High, Rated at 1,300,000# Static Hook Capacity. DSI 30' High With 1,300,000# Capacity. [pdf]