Working offshore on oil rigs and platforms presents increased risks for workplace injuries and even deaths. As the oil industry continues to expand its drilling operations and hire new employees, so, too, do the risks for accidents increase.

Workplace accidents can take on many different forms, such as fires, explosions, drilling equipment problems, and so on. The types of accidents workers experience can range from minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises to more serious life-crippling injuries and death.

We invite you to read and review the following infographic to discover 10 facts about oil rig accidents, along with some hard facts and numbers that will surprise you.

Afterward, if you or a loved one has been injured while in the service on an oil rig, platform, or vessel, please feel free to contact Maintenance and Cure directly to learn more about your legal rights and what options you have available under maritime law.