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What Happened at the Piper Alpha Oil Platform in 1988?

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Even over 30 years later, the Piper Alpha oil platform disaster has much to teach. The accounts of eyewitnesses and subsequent investigations showed steps that could have prevented the accident...
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Enchova Central Platform Disaster of 1984: Causes and Consequences

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The Enchova Central Platform disaster in 1984 resulted in the deaths of 42 workers. A blowout caused a high-pressure gas leak, leading to a fire and explosion that devastated the platform. The...
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Usumacinta Jack-Up Disaster of 2007: Causes, and Impact

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The Usumacinta jack-up disaster of 2007 was a catastrophic event in the Gulf of Mexico that led to the deaths of 22 workers. Rough seas and strong winds caused the rig to...
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What happened at the Deepwater Horizon?

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The Deepwater Horizon disaster of 2010 caused 134 million gallons of oil to pour into the Gulf of Mexico, killing 11 people and injuring 17 more. It had devastating ecological...