111 people died from workplace injuries in Massachusetts in 2023
Report Highlights:
- This is a 37% increase from the previous year and the highest number of deaths since 2016.
- Construction had the most fatal work injuries of any industry in 2023 and the highest on record since tracking in Massachusetts began in 1991.
- Falls were the leading cause of death in the construction industry, followed by overdoses and motor vehicle incidents.
- The fatality rate among Hispanic construction workers was more than six times the fatality rate of all workers in all industry sectors.
- These findings demonstrate an urgent need for work injury prevention efforts — especially in the construction industry. These efforts should be guided by data, so interventions may be tailored to reach those most at risk.
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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