Based on a decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a case handled by Vincent J. Quatrini, Jr., Esquire, all workers on the Marcellus Shale, who are injured in the course of their work, are covered by the Pennsylvania workers' compensation law.
Therefore, even if you are from Texas or Oklahoma, if you are injured in Pennsylvania while working on the Marcellus Shale, you are entitled to be paid under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Law. Unfortunately, many workers are not aware of this important court decision. As a result, many workers go back to their home state and do not take advantage of the protection under our compensation law. If you have any question about whether or not you are covered by the Pennsylvania workers' compensation law, please call Vincent J. Quatrini, Jr., Esquire, at 724-837-0080, or email him at vjq@qrlegal.com for a free consultation.
The Marcellus Shale discovery has brought new opportunities to Pennsylvania workers. However, unfortunately, many workers will be injured, and some workers will lose their lives as a result of the dangerous nature of the gas drilling industry. Explosions, exposure to toxic chemicals, working on poorly-maintained equipment, are all hazards surrounding the gas drilling operation of the Marcellus Shale.
