Fatal vehicle accidents high in US oil and gas industry - Pennenergy

Oil and gas industry workers in the United States are 8.5 percent more likely to die in a motor vehicle accident while on the job than those working in other sectors, according to a recent study published online by Accident Analysis & Prevention. Vehicle accidents accounted for 28 percent of all work-related deaths among workers in the industry between 2003 and 2009, Fuel Fix reported.

The article stated this may be due to the fact many of oil and gas workers are young, male, work long hours anddrive pickup trucks on rural highways. According the to study, those working for smaller companies, like well-service companies, are especially at high risk for fatal car accidents.

 Fatal vehicle accidents high in US oil and gas industry - Pennenergy 

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