The Most Dangerous Tasks for Oilfield Workers
When it comes to jobs that are inherently dangerous, the oil and gas industries are at the top of the list. From 2013 to 2017, the most recent year for data, 489 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
California Oilfield Statistics 2021
California is one of the top 10 oil-producing states in America, with Kern and Ventura counties home to much of that production. In these counties, oilfields provide employment for thousands of individuals, making it an important industry for the livelihoods of many families. While work on the oilfield is inherently dangerous, the right safety…
Common Injuries Associated With Oilfield Accidents
California is one of the top oil-producing states in the country. A lot of that production is based in Kern and Ventura counties, and provides employment to residents of those areas. Oil field work is an inherently dangerous job. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries notes that 489 oil and gas extraction workers were…
4 Common Causes of Oilfield Accidents
Though the oilfield is an inherently dangerous place to work, safety measures can be highly effective when they are implemented, monitored, and managed correctly. It’s when facilities choose to skirt the rules, cut corners, and sometimes even blatantly violate state and federal regulations that oilfield accidents most commonly happen, leading to serious and even…
California Oilfield Accident Statistics: What They Are, Why They Matter
As the third-largest oil-producing state in the U.S., California employs hundreds of thousands of individuals for the extraction of oil (and gas) each year. Oil is a vital part of the Golden State’s overall economy, one that contributes billions of dollars to both state and local governments and provides income to countless individuals and…