Who is an Oil Rig Worker? It is helpful before reviewing the statistics listed below to know who would be considered an “oil rig worker” for purposes of calculating the death rate of oil rig workers. There are various government agencies that compile data related to workplace deaths, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) […]

Year Explosions Fires Collisions 2021 4 68 12 2022 1 54 9 2023 0 47 8 Source: BSEE Offshore Incident Statistics To illustrate the danger of an explosion, although explosions happen infrequently compared to other incidents in the offshore area, the damage caused by a single explosion can be immense. The worst-case scenario of an […]