Analyze existing datasets 

to better understand 

factors involved in fatal 

motor vehicle crashes in 

the OGE industry. 

Raise awareness of best 

practices for the OGE industry, including journey 

management, in-vehicle 

monitoring systems 

(IVMS), and fatigue risk 

management.

Many oil and gas extraction (OGE) workers drive long distances from their homes, lodging sites, and 

equipment yards to reach well sites that are often in remote areas. 

Oil & Gas Extraction Workers

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2017. 

Create customized tables. 

Motor vehicle crashes cause over 50% of work-related deaths in the oil and gas 

extraction industry.1 

Key Actions: 

Key Findings: 

 The motor vehicle fatality rate for the OGE industry is higher than all other industry sectors except for 

transportation and warehousing. 

 Slightly more than half of fatalities were occupants of light-duty pickup trucks. Common factors noted 

in crash reports included speeding, weather conditions, and driver fatigue. 

 IVMS are being used by large OGE companies in the United States and globally to reduce motor vehicle crash risk. This technology helps reduce risky driving behaviors through in-vehicle feedback and 

coaching by supervisors. 

Coordinate a working 

group for developing 

products and discuss 

solutions to OGE motor 

vehicle safety issues. 

NIOSH Motor Vehicle Safety Impact Story
 Morbidity and Mortality 

Weekly Report article: 

Occupational fatalities 

during the oil and gas 

boom 

 Society of Petroleum 

Engineers article: 

Journey management 

Fatigued driving fact 

sheets for OGE: 

 Employers

 Workers

Key Outputs: 

Key Impacts: 

 International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) issued a new Land Transportation Safety 

Recommended Practice: Implementing an In-Vehicle Monitoring Program — a Guide for the Oil and 

Gas Extraction Industry. Developed by IOGP committee members, other industry stakeholders, and 

NIOSH, this collaborative product is internationally-used and recognized. 

 Using best practices identified by NIOSH, Texas Mutual and the Texas Oil and Gas Association Oil and 

Gas Safety Roundtable developed an 8-module worker training program focused on motor vehicle 

safety. 

 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing 

eTool contains a transportation module that incorporates best practices identified by NIOSH research. 

The eTool also uses case examples identified through the NIOSH Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction 

(FOG) database. 

 NIOSH research was recognized by Energy Safety Canada (Canada's safety association for upstream oil 

and gas safety) in its first guide on developing a journey management program. 

Delivered over 40 

presentations on motor 

vehicle safety to industry 

leaders at regional, 

national, and international events. 

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This product is a component of the NIOSH Center for Motor Vehicle Safety 

Evaluation of Strategic Plan for Research and Prevention, 2014-2018: 

 

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