Workplace Fatal Injuries Dropped 4% in 2023, OSHA Data Says

Fatal workplace injuries in the US decreased by almost 4% last year, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration attributed the decrease in fatal worker injuries to their enforcement efforts, initiatives centered on supporting mental health and preventing worker drug overdoses, and its promotion of workplace safety and health management systems.

The injury rate dropped from 3.7 to 3.5 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers. The fatal injury rates have fluctuated in recent years and hit a recent low of 3.4 in 2020. This comes as the agency also reported a ...