39K views · 551 reactions | In 1988, 120 miles off the coast of Scotland, the Piper Alpha oil rig exploded. It was one of the largest oil rigs in the world, and 167 men lost their lives. Make it Out Alive: Oil Rig Explosion tells the tragic story, tonight at 10 PM. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

The Piper Alpha Oil Rig, one of the biggest in the world, exploded #onthisday in 1988. The crew tells the story of the harrowing disaster on Make It Out Alive: https://bitly.com/37WpbvU | Smithsonian Channel Aviation Nation

3.2M views · 20K reactions | Roughnecks: Extreme Oil Rig Life #science #sciencefacts #facts #roughneck | Epixology | Facebook

Roughnecks at Work 💪👦✌ Drilling Rig Pipe Connection . Roughnecks at work smoothly running a kelly drive drilling rig exploring for oil. They're making a connection or "pipe stab" to continue drilling downward. You can see why this job is high risk and requires concentration and skill. | Drilling Foreman