East Texas Oilfield Explosion Injures Three Contract Workers
Three contract workers were injured in an East Texas oilfield explosion Saturday, August 10, 2013. The blast, occurring at an oilfield site in Gregg County, Texas is believed to have been caused by welding on a pipe thought to be clear of hydrocarbons.
The injured workers, contracted by Exxon-Mobil, included 54-year-old Kenneth Shahan of Center, Texas 26-year-old Brent Ellison of Hawkins, Texas and 25-year-old Antonio Exner, also of Hawkins, Texas. According to news reports, both Shahan and Ellison suffered blast injuries and burns; Shahan had second-degree burns and Ellison suffered third-degree burns. They were both transported to Parkland Hospital in Dallas for treatment. Exner received treatment for minor burns at a Longview hospital.
The oilfield explosion is under investigation by the Gregg County Fire Marshal and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Michael S Callahan is an attorney and founder of The Callahan Law Firm. He focuses his practice on representing individuals and families in personal injury cases involving motor vehicle and truck accidents, workplace accidents and defective products. With over 25 years of experience, he is dedicated to fighting on behalf of people whose lives have been forever altered by the negligence and carelessness of corporations and individuals. Originally trained as a mechanical engineer, Michael has been practicing law and fighting for justice for those who need it most since 1994. He is board-certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of various esteemed legal associations. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending quality time with his family, outdoor activities, and continually striving to improve as a trial lawyer and human being.
