What is life like on an offshore oil rig?

Working offshore can involve a grueling schedule, cramped quarters, and being away from home for weeks or even months at a time. Working 13+ hour days can be hard to get used to, but having weeks off to spend with family and good pay are draws for this sometimes dangerous, always interesting job.

Are oil rigs scary?

Many parts of the rig are terrifying to people who have issues with heights. It’s the outboard walkways that bug me – falling overboard at night means near-certain death. They’ll never even find a body. Even in summer in the Gulf, with average water temperature of 80F, hypothermia still sets in within a couple hours.

How dangerous is offshore oil rig work?

Oil rig jobs are dangerous, but that doesn’t mean that those injured on the job should be left to fend for themselves. Oil rig accidents can result in burn injuries, amputations, and many other types of injuries. A lawyer can help their oil rig clients seek damages as they recover.

What are the chances of dying on an oil rig?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1,189 oil and gas extraction employees died in the U.S. between 2003 and 2013. This resulted in approximately 108 deaths per year, which the CDC determined was an average yearly fatality rate of 25 deaths per 100,000 employees.

Is there WIFI on oil rigs?

Yes, as Ryan says, the wifi service is given at the discretion of the rig provider.

What do people do on the rigs?

You may perform a specific job on the rig, or your duties may focus on general labor tasks. Oil rig positions such as a derrickman and driller work directly with the equipment needed to drill and extract the oil. You may also perform other tasks such as catering, cleaning, or providing medical services.

How hard is working on a drilling rig?

Oil mining is rigorous and requires physical labor and long hours. An average oil rig worker can work shifts exceeding 8 hours for 7 to 14 days in a row. Since it isn’t uncommon for oil rig workers to work shifts of 12 hours or more, their drive home can be deadly.

What can go wrong in an oil rig?

The most frequent injuries that oil rig workers suffer from include:

• Broken bones or loss of limb(s)
• Respiratory problems from inhalation of hazardous substances.
• Burns, rashes, or allergic reactions.
• Cuts, scrapes, or lacerations.
• Spinal cord injury and damage.
• Brain or head injuries resulting in trauma.

Is rig work dangerous?

The drilling industry is rife with the potential for accidents. In fact, it’s one of the most hazardous occupations around. Crush injuries, slips and falls, and fires are just a few of the top hazards that can occur on oil rigs. Falling objects are another danger.

Has anyone died on a oil rig?

Did you know that between 2008-2017, there were over 1500 deaths on oil rigs in America? Drilling for oil is an incredibly dangerous undertaking, and when the death toll is as high as it is, it’s hard to fathom the number of non-fatal injuries inflicted on offshore and onshore workers.