--- title: Oilfield Injuries and Fatalities Reported description: Oilfields are often locations of catastrophic injuries. The Law Offices of Foster & Houston covers workplace safety in the oil and gas industry. image: https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/Oilfield_2_FandHLaw.jpeg --- [![FosterHouston-Logo-FINAL01-01-BlueWhite](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/FosterHouston-Logo-FINAL01-01-BlueWhite.png)](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/) ![phone](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/phone.png?width=350&name=phone.png "phone") - [Home](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com) - [Cases](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/open-cases) - [3M Ear Plugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/dual-ended-combatarms-earplugs) - [Amputation](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/amputation-lawsuit) - [Baby Formula/NEC](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/nec-baby-formula) - [Burn Injury](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/burn-injury-lawsuit) - [Depo-Provera](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/depo-provera-legal-claim-information) - [Heartburn Drugs](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/heartburn-drug-lawsuit) - [Oilfield Injury](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/oilfield-injury-lawsuit) - [Surgical Breast Mesh](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/surgical-breast-mesh) - [About Us](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/law-firm-overview) - [Our Attorneys](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/attorneys) - [Contact](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/contact-us) ![top_banner.jpg](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/top_banner.jpg?width=1950&name=top_banner.jpg "top_banner.jpg") ## Oilfield Injuries and Fatalities Reported Posted by [Firm Staff](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/author/firm-staff) on Jul 26, 2016 5:23:46 PM ![](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hubfs/About.jpg) Find me on: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/fosterhoustonlaw/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/fandhlaw) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Over the past decade, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in oil and gas production. With an estimated 450,000 workers employed in 2011, **the oil and gas industry has averaged 108 deaths per year**, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).   ![Oilfield_2_FandHLaw.jpeg](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Oilfield_2_FandHLaw.jpeg?width=320&name=Oilfield_2_FandHLaw.jpeg) In 2012, NPR reported 138 oil and gas employees were killed on the job. This fatality rate is nearly **eight times higher** than the all-industry rate of 3.2 deaths per every 1,000 workers.   Ryan Hill of the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (NIOSH) claims **tough working conditions** add to industry dangers. It’s not unusual for employees to work 12- to 14-hour shifts for a week or two straight, and most work is completed outdoors regardless of weather conditions.   It’s important for workers and employers to identify hazards in their workplace. If you or a loved one has been injured in an oilfield accident due to negligence, it’s important to **be aware of your rights**. If you have immediate medical concerns, consult with your primary physician.   The Law Offices of Foster & Houston will continue to share important updates regarding oilfield accidents to help you stay informed. You can learn more about oilfield injuries by visiting our [website](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/oilfield-injury-lawsuit).   Topics: [Oilfield Injury](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/oilfield-injury), [Oil and Gas Industry](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/oil-and-gas-industry), [The Law Offices of Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/the-law-offices-of-foster-houston), [Oilfield Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/oilfield-lawsuit), [FANDHLAW](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/fandhlaw), [Oilfield Injury Lawsuit](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/oilfield-injury-lawsuit), [Ryan Foster](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/ryan-foster), [Foster & Houston](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/foster-houston), [Oilfield](https://www.fosterhoustonlaw.com/blog/topic/oilfield) ### Contact Foster & Houston ### More to Read **The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, PLLC All rights reserved. [Disclaimer](http://fosterhoustonlaw.hs-sites.com/disclaimer)** © 2020 | [HD Video & Web by VideoEnvy](http://www.videoenvy.com) - The Law Offices of Foster & Houston, PLLC | Ryan Foster, Attorney 500 North Capital of Texas Hwy, Building 2, Austin, Texas 78746 Toll Free Phone Number: 877-377-5411 While we retain joint responsibility, most cases of this nature are referred to other attorneys for principal responsibility.