Offshore explosions, catastrophic equipment failures and other high-profile incidents often receive the most attention from the media here in Louisiana and elsewhere. In these instances, people envision an appropriately dramatic response, including medivac helicopters, to handle the evacuation of the injured. While that may occur sometimes, one company who provides medical services for those on oil rigs says it is not always necessary, and in some cases, causes more harm than good.
Working on Louisiana's docks and seaports can be hazardous
Every industry comes with its hazards to employees. In this region, that includes working on Louisiana's docks and seaports. Some of the more common sources of injuries in this work environment are discussed below.
