Fatality Incidents
Report a death, in-patient hospitalization, amputation or loss of an eye: 1-800-423-7233.
Descriptions of Recent Fatalities
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after being trapped underneath a center point self-irrigator.(8/16/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after the worker attempted to jump out of the way of a moving semi-trailer, fell, and crushed by the trailer. (7/29/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after when a tractor, the worker was operating, tipped over while pulling out of an orchard row. (7/26/19).
- A worker sustained fatal injuries after a dump truck backed over the worker. (7/22/19).
- A worker was seriously injured but later died from those injuries after a large tire the worker was changing exploded. (6/15/19).
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).
