Devon Energy Accident Attorneys
We Fight to Help Oil & Gas Workers Rebuild After Serious Oilfield Accidents
From its headquarters in the towering 50-story Devon Energy Center in Oklahoma City, Devon Energy Corporation runs operations in the Barnett Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Rocky Mountains, Delaware Basin, and STACK Formation. At the end of 2019, the company’s reserves totaled 757 million barrels of oil equivalent. The company was founded in 1971 by father and son John Nichols and J. Larry Nichols. Oil and gas workers across the country are put at risk unnecessarily when their employers put production and profits over safety. At Arnold & Itkin, we’re committed to helping Devon Energy workers in the wake of explosions, fires, and other serious oilfield accidents.
We have recovered billions of dollars for the injured. Take this opportunity to find out how we can help you by calling (888) 493-1629 or contacting us online.
Fatal Accident at Devon Energy Oilfield
During fracking operations at a Devon Energy oilfield in Blaine County, ID, an explosion claimed the life of one worker and injured another. The incident occurred on November 28, 2017, just after crews started work at the site. The pressure reached 2,400 pounds and a pipe fitting gave out, striking a worker in the chest.
Debris struck another worker as well. Both workers were taken to a nearby hospital, but the worker who was struck in the chest died. The other worker was expected to make a full recovery.
This incident was referred to as a “freak accident” by a local news station, but every oilfield accident can be traced back to a specific cause. When these accidents occur as a result of negligence, overlooked safety standards, and defective equipment, we must expose this to help injured workers and their families see justice served.
