Transocean Oil Worker Expressed Safety Concerns About BP Before Explosion Claimed His Life

The Deepwater Horizon exploded on April 20, 2010, killing 11 maritime workers and leaving several others seriously injured. One of the eleven men that perished in the initial explosion had expressed concerns about the safety practices onboard the ill-fated oil rig prior to the incident.

Jason Anderson was employed by Transocean and worked onboard the Deepwater Horizon as a toolpusher.  However, he expressed serious concerns to his wife, Shelley, about BP’s safety practices onboard the oil rig.

According to his wife, Anderson was so concerned about the possibility of a serious accident occurring that he spent his last trip home putting his affairs in order. Anderson even spent time preparing a will in case something happened to him while onboard the oil rig. He discussed his hopes for his two children.

Shelley also indicated that her husband seemed clearly worried the last few times she spoke with him while he was on the Deepwater Horizon.

Following the disaster, Transocean CEO Steven Newman visited Anderson’s wife and told her that the Transocean would make sure that her and her family would be taken care of. However, even before the family could say goodbye and hold a memorial service, Transocean went to court in an attempt to limit their liability.