Fatality Incidents
Report a death, in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye: 1-800-423-7233.
Descriptions of Recent Fatalities
- A worker was fatally injured after a tractor the worker was operating rolled over. (8/5/17)
- A worker was fatally injured after falling from a truck while loading bundles of shingles on a conveyor mounted to a roof loading truck.(8/3/17)
- A worker was fatally injured after falling approximately 17 feet from a ladder to the ground below.(7/5/17)
- A worker was fatally injured after a tree fell onto an excavator the worker was operating.(6/23/17)
- A worker was fatally injured after falling off a compact roller and then being struck by the roller.(6/26/17)
View summaries of other work-related fatalities.
Useful Incident Information for Prevention
- Fatality Bulletins.
- FACE (Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation) Narratives.
- Fatality & Serious Injury Investigation Stories.
- Hazard Alerts
Video Library – Search Using the Keywords and Subjects
Research
- National fatality, injury, and illness statistics (www.bls.gov).
- Report on economic losses associated with fatal occupational injuries (NIOSH) (CDC.gov).
Worker Memorial Day - A solemn reminder
This annual ceremony is held during April to honor the memories of workers who die every year due to workplace hazards.
Other Links
- National Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program (NIOSH) (CDC.gov).
- National Workplace Injury, Illness, and Fatality Statistics (OSHA) (OSHA.gov).
- Pension and Survivor Benefits (booklet available in English/Spanish).
- History of Health & Safety — Why DOSH exists (online free course, PowerPoint).
