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Worker Dies in North Sea Accident

Updated 2026-05-18 20:20 UTC 1 source Negative

A 50-year-old worker died after falling through a hole on an oil rig in the North Sea. The incident has prompted safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

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Firm fined after North Sea worker fell to death through hole in rig

Jason Thomas, 50, fell through a displaced grating on the Valaris 121 in 2023.

2026-05-18 16:47 UTC