Fatality in the Gulf of Mexico
Fieldwood Energy have announced the death of a rig worker after an incident in the Gulf of Mexico.
American independent, Fieldwood Energy, said a worker died at the weekend following an incident with a shut-in well in the US Gulf of Mexico.
“We are deeply saddened to confirm that on May 15, 2021 a fatal incident occurred involving a contractor at the Eugene Island 158 #14 offshore facility in the Gulf of Mexico during a non-emergency casing pressure test on a shut-in well,” Fieldwood said in a statement.
No other personnel were injured and the well is secure and poses no environmental threat.
The company said the appropriate authorities have been notified and an investigation into the accident is underway.
