I know that there is a possibility of explosion, but other than that what makes it such a dangerous job? how else to people get hurt in this line of work? I've always wanted to know this, but I never had anyone to ask!
I worked as a geologist for a major oil company and you are overstating the danger. The worst thing I saw was a sprained back from a fall. Relax, oil exploration is fun and rewarding, as well as lucrative for the 'ol wallet.
poor drilling fluids is the main cause of drilling accident,solids control equipment is designed to purify drilling fluids
large pieces of rotating metal hostile environments hazards of nature take your pick.
All construction work is dangerous. Oil drilling is more dangerous than most construction because it is done in very hostile environments. All of the easy oil has already been pumped. Oil also creates situations of political instability that adds to the problem, such as in Nigeria and Iraq.
