178 people died from workplace injuries in Massachusetts in 2021-2022
The leading causes of fatal workplace injuries were:
- Workplace overdose (n=47)
- Workplace suicide (n=25)
- Roadway crash (n=21)
- Fall to a lower level (n=19)
- Pedestrian incident (n=14)
- Struck by falling object or equipment (n=12)
Industries with the highest rates of fatal occupational injuries were:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: 36.8 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers
- Landscaping: 14.9 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers
- Transportation and Utilities: 10.9 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers
To learn more about these fatalities (the workers, the industries, the events), prevention activities, and resources, please see the full report.
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Date published: | June 10, 2024 |
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