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 seriously injured but later died after falling to the ground while on a ladder. (3/14/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after being shot while at work. (3/26/19).
- A police officer sustained fatal injuries after being shot during a traffic stop. (3/19/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. (2/27/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after falling backward off a truck onto a road and then being ran over by another truck. (2/14/19).
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).
