The Byford Dolphin oil rig disaster on November 5, 1983, stands as one of the most horrific diving accidents in history. While conducting maintenance at a depth of 295 feet, a sudden pressure change led to instantaneous deaths of five workers. As detailed in a widely viewed YouTube video, the extreme underwater pressure caused the gruesome disintegration of three men and severe injuries to another who was violently sucked through a small hole. This tragedy underscores the risks of decompression sickness from inadequate ascent precautions in deep-sea environments.
The Byford Dolphin oil rig incident on November 5, 1983, resulted in five workers' brutal deaths due to a sudden pressure change and decompression sickness.
During the tragic event, three men’s bodies were violently torn apart, while one worker was explosively sucked through a small opening.
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