Oil Pump Jack Electric Shock

Oil pump jacks are common sights in many areas of the United States. These machines are used to generate pressure in an oil well, bringing the liquid to the surface. This is necessary when the liquid will not reach the surface through its own pressure. However, these machines are often a noticeable sight in an area, attracting the attention of children. This can prove very dangerous if there is not sufficient warning for these children, as the many electrical components of an oil pump jack can cause serious injury to those children.

Oil pump jacks are generally outfitted with components connected to a local electrical box. This keeps the pistons pumping when the machine runs, which generally occurs on a timed interval. This can leave an electrical box, wires, and other parts potentially in the open for children to reach.

These electrical parts can cause some very serious injuries if a child comes in close contact with them. If these parts deliver a significant electric shock due to their high voltage, a child can sustain serious burn injuries from the electricity. Additionally, they may suffer heart problems due to unusual heart activity and sustain brain damage. In tragic cases, this electricity may cause excessive damage to the brain or stop the child’s heart, resulting in death.

If you or someone you love has been injured because of an electric shock at an oil pump jack, the machine’s owner may be held responsible for not providing sufficient warning or erecting a fence. To learn more about your options, contact the Austin oil pump jack injury lawyers of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C., at 512-372-8100.