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Texas leads the nation in oil production. What about industry-related deaths?

An industry leader in the Permian Basin said the new report proves safety regulations are helping. Other observers say more data is needed to understand risks of extraction.

The sun begins to set behind a pumpjack site in Gardendale on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022.


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