Sunday, May 31, 2015

CDC REPORTS WORKER-FATALITY RATE IN OIL/GAS EXTRACTION INDUSTRY DECLINED DURING GROWTH PERIOD

FROM:  CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Occupational Fatalities During an Oil and Gas Boom — United States, 2003–2013

The worker-fatality rate in the oil and gas extraction industry significantly decreased during 2003-2013, a time of dramatic growth, despite an increase in the number of fatalities. A new NIOSH analysis found the oil and gas extraction industry experienced a 36% decrease in the worker fatality rate among workers from 2003-2013, despite a time of dramatic growth and an increase in the number of worker fatalities. NIOSH analyzed data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to describe trends in worker deaths in the U.S. oil and gas extraction industry. During 2003-2013, the workforce more than doubled and the number of drilling rigs increased by 71%. The worker fatality rate resulting from contact with objects and equipment experienced the greatest decrease while transportation incidents continue to be the leading cause of death. NIOSH recommends implementing effective safety measures that target the most frequent fatal events and enhancing surveillance activities in this industry.

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