# Offshore Incident Statistics

The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) collects offshore incident statistics and uses the results of incident investigations and data analysis to identify incident causes and trends. Appropriate actions are then identified to reduce the likelihood of a recurrence of these incidents and to enhance safety and environmental protection on the OCS.

                    - 2022 CY  
2022 CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
1
Injuries
199
Lifting
333
Fires
126
Explosions
1
Musters
108
Gas Releases
57
Collisions
6
Loss of Well Control
5
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
17
 
                    - 2021 CY  
2021 CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
2
Injuries
164
Lifting
259
Fires
117
Explosions
4
Musters
79
Gas Releases
44
Collisions
3
Loss of Well Control
4
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
14
 
                    - 2020 CY  
2020 CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
65
Injuries
160
Lifting
274
Fires
87
Explosions
1
Musters
81
Gas Releases
73
Collisions
7
Loss of Well Control
1
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
11
 
                    - 2019 CY  
2019 CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
64
Injuries
222
Lifting
169
Fires
84
Explosions
4
Musters
87
Gas Releases
20
Collisions
10
Loss of Well Control
2
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
14
 
                    - 2018 CY  
2018 CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
1
Injuries
171
Lifting
111
Fires
77
Explosions
3
Musters
82
Gas Releases
19
Collisions
6
Loss of Well Control
1
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
19
 
                    - 2017 4th Qtr2  
2017 4th Quarter CY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
1
Injuries
37
Lifting
26
Fires
15
Explosions
1
Musters
24
Gas Releases
1
Collisions
3
Loss of Well Control
0
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
4
 
                    - 2017 FY  
2017 FY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
0
Injuries
154
Lifting
97
Fires
71
Explosions
2
Musters
71
Gas Releases
9
Collisions
13
Loss of Well Control
0
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
10
 
                    - 2016 FY  
2016 FY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
2
Injuries
174
Lifting
110
Fires
82
Explosions
0
Musters
52
Gas Releases
18
Collisions
6
Loss of Well Control
1
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
19
 
                    - 2015 FY  
2015 FY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
1
Injuries
290
Lifting
138
Fires
92
Explosions
2
Musters
69
Gas Releases
14
Collisions
11
Loss of Well Control
3
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
25
 
                    - 2014 FY  
2014 FY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
1
Injuries
280
Lifting
177
Fires
121
Explosions
4
Musters
49
Gas Releases
10
Collisions
12
Loss of Well Control
4
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
21
 
                    - 2013 FY  
2013 FY Excel Spreadsheet
Fatalities
4
Injuries
310
Lifting
165
Fires
109
Explosions
1
Musters
63
Gas Releases
22
Collisions
18
Loss of Well Control
9
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
24
 
                    - 2012 FY  Fatalities
13
Injuries
282
Lifting
143
Fires
141
Explosions
2
Musters
41
Gas Releases
18
Collisions
9
Loss of Well Control
4
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
33
 
                    - 2011 FY  Fatalities
2
Injuries
249
Lifting
105
Fires
106
Explosions
1
Musters
31
Gas Releases
16
Collisions
11
Loss of Well Control
5
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
10
 
                    - 2010 FY  Fatalities
12
Injuries
220
Lifting
91
Fires
130
Explosions
4
Musters
22
Gas Releases
16
Collisions
8
Loss of Well Control
2
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
28
 
                    - 2009 FY  Fatalities
3
Injuries
239
Lifting
185
Fires
144
Explosions
2
Musters
43
Gas Releases
26
Collisions
27
Loss of Well Control
3
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
51
 
                    - 2008 FY  Fatalities
103
Injuries
312
Lifting
163
Fires
149
Explosions
4
Musters
47
Gas Releases
31
Collisions
23
Loss of Well Control
4
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
70
 
                    - 2007 FY  Fatalities
3
Injuries
395
Lifting
153
Fires
117
Explosions
7
Musters
23
Gas Releases
19
Collisions
24
Loss of Well Control
6
Spills1 ≥ 1 BBL
73
 

1 The numbers in the Spills column include spills of oil, drilling mud, and other chemicals.2 2017 4th Quarter only.3 Includes fatalities resulting from a helicopter incident.4 Two fatalities under BSEE jurisdiction. Two fatalities, resulting from a helicopter crash, are under FAA jurisdiction and two fatalities in a life capsule incident are under USCG jurisdiction.5 Includes two non-occupational fatalities.

### When reviewing the statistics above, please consider:

                      - Based upon investigation findings, the incident number totals in the Offshore Incident Statistics Table may change on an annual basis.
                      - Non-occupational fatalities are not included in the Offshore Incident Statistic Table counts.
                      - Incidents may be counted in more than one category. For example, a fire resulting in an injury would be counted in both the fire and injury category.
                      - All fatalities are required to be reported in accordance with BSEE regulations  30 CFR 250.188 . However, not all fatalities are associated with BSEE jurisdiction.
                      - BSEE's Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) regulation requires all operators submit performance measure data to BSEE. For more detailed information on OCS Performance Measures visit the  SEMS webpage .
                      - Notice to Lessees (NTL) 2019-N05  provides additional clarification on the types of incidents to be reported and how those incidents should be reported.
                      - Beginning 2018, BSEE began tracking the incident statistics by calendar year. Prior years' statistics were reported on a fiscal-year basis.

**Spill Data before CY 2013**

**Effective July 17, 2006**, BOEMRE revised the regulations for Incident Reporting. Related to this chart, changes were made to the reporting criteria for Injuries, Loss of Well Control incidents, Collisions, and Other Incidents. Thus the number of incidents shown in these categories for 2006 and beyond may be affected by this change when compared to previous years.

**Effective July 17, 2006**, BOEMRE required that injuries be reported if the injured person was evacuated from the facility for medical treatment or in the injury resulted in one or more days away from work, restricted work, or job transfer. The numbers of injuries shown on this chart include: 1) Injuries that resulted in one or more days away from work, restricted work, or job transfer and 2) Minor injuries that required medical treatment, but did not result in any days away from work, restricted work, or job transfer.

## MMS Published Reports

**Incidents Associated with Oil and Gas Operations from 1956-2000 ***(all in PDF)*
                      - Calendar Year 2000
                      - Calendar Year 1999  
                      - Calendar Year 1998
                      - Calendar Year 1997
                      - Calendar Year 1995-1996
                      - Calendar Year 1991-1994
                      - CY 1991-1994 Addendum
                      - Calendar Year 1956-1990