Oilfield accidents<\/a>, while extensively documented, are typically underreported because even a small number of worker injuries can have an impact on the company\u2019s safety record. Even with significant underreporting, the petroleum industry is one of the most dangerous in the world, with a high number of worker fatalities and injuries compared to most other occupations.\u00a0 This is because petroleum industry workers have to contend with a variety of workplace dangers on a daily basis.\u00a0 For example, in 2010, a drilling supervisor was killed after being attacked by a black bear.\u00a0 In 2011, a pipe-fitter died from asbestosis caused by asbestos<\/a> he was exposed to while on duty.<\/p>