The study of the causes of accidents and fatalities at oil and gas production sites is an actual problem. This paper aims to analyse the causes that contribute to hazards during the operation of technical equipment and structures in the oil and gas industry. From 2019 to 2023, the dynamics of accumulation of industrial accidents and fatal accidents at hydrocarbon production facilities indicates a significant increase, while the number of fatal victims has remained largely un-changed. The primary causes of accidents include explosions, fires, uncontrolled blowouts, toxic gas releases, and failures of technical equipment and structures. For the period under review, fatalities were predominantly due to thermal exposure (8 cases) and mechanical failures (8 cases). Thus, organizing safe work processes aimed at preventing emergencies and reduce occupational injuries in the oil and gas sector is essential. Therefore, the authors recommend regularly review-ing safety plans, identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and developing systems to minimize or eliminate them.
Khairullina et al. (Wed,) studied this question.