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 storage with product fell onto the worker. (8/2/18)
- A police officer was fatally injured after being hit by a patrol car while deploying spike strips to slow down another vehicle. (7/22/18)
- Two workers, one seriously injured but later died from those injuries and another who died on scene after both struck by a spring line while standing on a dock. (6/28/18)
- A worker was fatally injured after being struck by a broken rail while testing a spill gate open process. (6/13/18)
- An owner was seriously injured but later died from those injuries after falling 6 feet from a ladder. (5/31/18)
- A worker was fatally injured after a forklift rolled over onto the worker. (5/14/18)
- A worker was fatally injured after a metal structure fell onto the worker. (4/20/18)
- An employee was fatally injured after being involved in a motor vehicle accident. (4/16/18)
- A worker was fatally injured after falling from a ladder while preparing an aircraft for fueling. (4/8/18)
- A worker was fatally injured after falling 17 feet 11 inches while installing a metal roof system. (3/8/18)
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).
