Industrial Accidents Are Hard for Supervisors Too
I’m Tate, and I’m the supervisor of an offshore oil rig. I’ve been working in the oil industry for over 20 years, and I’ve seen my fair share of accidents.
One day, I got a call that one of my workers, a young man named John, had been injured. He had fallen from a high platform while welding a pipe.
I rushed to the scene of the accident. John was lying on the ground, unconscious. I checked his pulse and found that he was still alive. I called for help, and a helicopter was dispatched to the rig.
John was airlifted to a hospital in the nearest city. He was treated for a broken leg, a concussion, and a spinal cord injury.
I was relieved to hear that John was alive, but I knew that his life would never be the same. His injury left him with a permanent disability. He was unable to return to his job as an oilworker.
I felt responsible for John’s injury. I should have made sure that he was working in a safe environment. I should have made sure that he was wearing the proper safety gear.
I felt guilty, but I knew that I couldn’t change what had happened. I could only focus on helping John recover.
I visited John in the hospital every day. I talked to him and I encouraged him. I told him that he would get through this.
John’s recovery was long and difficult, but he eventually made a full recovery. He was able to find a new job that was less physically demanding.
I’m grateful that John is okay. I’m also grateful that I was able to help him through a difficult time.
I learned a lot from this experience. I learned that safety is always the top priority. I learned that I need to be more vigilant in ensuring that my workers are working in a safe environment.
I’m also grateful for John’s strength and resilience. He showed me that it is possible to overcome even the most difficult challenges.