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Working Alone and/or in Remote Locations: Opportunities to Prevent the Risk of Fatality from Cardiovascular Events in Oil and Gas Extraction Workers
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6 01 2023
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Source: J Occup Environ Med. 65(6):481-487
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Alternative Title:J Occup Environ Med
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Description:Objective:
Explore personal and work factors related to fatal cardiac events among oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers.
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The NIOSH Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction database was reviewed to identify fatal cardiac events among OGE workers from 2014 through 2019. A case series design was used to review case files, provide descriptive statistics, and summarize the findings.
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There were 75 fatalities identified, including 55 (73%) with sufficient information for review. Of the 55 workers, 18 (33%) worked alone. Thirty-six (66%) fatal cardiac events were unwitnessed by a co-worker. Toxicology findings suggested some possible exposures to hydrogen sulfide or hydrocarbon gases or vapors. Missing data was common.
Conclusion:
This study identified the need for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment, emergency preparedness, lone worker programs, medical screening, and enhanced exposure control in the OGE industry.
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Pubmed ID:36962079
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10239358
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Volume:65
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Issue:6
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