East Texas Oilfield Worker Killed On the Job in Industrial Accident
An East Texas oilfield worker was killed in an on the job industrial accident Thursday, March 6. According to news reports, the 43-year-old worker identified as James Croft of Tyler, TX suffered fatal crush injuries while working on a demolition project at Venture Chemicals, located a few miles outside of Seagraves in Terry County.
Croft, an employee of K&L Oil Field Demolition, was operating an excavator as coworkers attempted to take down a 600-barrel-capacity silo tank for demolition. During the process the silo tank fell, crushing the cab of the excavator with Croft inside.
Terry County Sheriff’s Office, Seagraves Fire and EMS, Wellman Fire Rescue, and Brownfield Fire and EMS were among agencies responding to the incident. According to the reports, firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove Croft from the excavator.
Croft, pronounced dead at the scene, leaves behind a wife and five children.
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.
