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What to Do When You’re Injured on the Job
Manual labor can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. In Texas, oil and gas drilling is life. It is one of the more common and well-compensated jobs that a Texan can do. But with a high-paying job comes risk. Accidents are common in this line of work, and sometimes those accidents turn into disasters. We all remember the British Petroleum offshore catastrophe in 2010. So how common are workplace accidents at oil- and gas-drilling sites? What is done to prevent this? And what do you do if you or a loved one is involved in a workplace accident? Common Causes of Drilling Injuries Because people are working with heavy machinery and highly explosive chemicals and gases, employers attempt to implement extensive training to minimize these accidents. But most of the time, injuries happen due to negligence or mistakes made by other people at the job site. While it is almost impossible to prevent all accidents, the ones you can try to stop are the careless or reckless actions by employers and other coworkers. According to an article by Fuelfix, 80 percent of offshore accidents are preventable, as they occur due to human error. “Four
of every five major offshore accidents are caused by human errors, highlighting the need to make safety the backbone of any offshore company’s corporate culture,” an Anadarko Petroleum executive said while speaking with Fuelfix.
What Should You Do If You Are Injured on the Job? The first thing you must do is report the accident to your supervisor. You want to make sure the event is well-documented. This may be difficult, because some employees do not want to be seen as complainers. However, if you are seriously hurt, reporting the event is the only way that any help will be offered to you. Sometimes your accident may not be caused by your employer but by a third party. For instance, you may become hurt by another company while working. While you would still file a claim with your employer, your rights may be different. The laws vary as to whether it is a workers’ compensation issue if a third party is at fault.
A Simple Brine for Succulent Turkey
No matter how you cook your bird for Thanksgiving, it will taste better if you brine it beforehand. Break out your biggest cooler and some ice to ensure that your guests rave about your turkey.
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt
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2 large sprigs thyme
2 bay leaves
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3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a large stock pot, bring salt, sugar, and 4 cups water to a boil. Stir until all ingredients are dissolved. 2. Turn off heat and add remaining ingredients. Place brine in the fridge, uncovered, until cold.
3. Add 6 quarts cold water to brine. Add turkey and submerge completely. Brine chilled for up to 72 hours.
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