How many workers have died because of offshore drilling?

The number of workers who have died due to offshore drilling varies over time and by region, but historically, the industry has seen significant fatalities. According to the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), since the 2000s, there have been dozens of fatalities related to offshore oil and gas operations in the U.S. The Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 alone resulted in 11 worker deaths. Overall, safety improvements have been implemented, yet the risks remain inherent in offshore drilling operations.