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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 falling approximately 30 feet through a skylight while cleaning a roof. (6/6/17)
- A worker was seriously injured but later died from those injuries after a heavy metal injection mold, used for manufacturing plastic parts, fell off a shelf onto the worker.(5/30/17)
- A worker was fatally injured after a truck, the worker was operating, hit a power pole and burned up.(5/15/17)
- A truck driver was fatally injured after a container, the truck driver was hauling, became dislodged from the chassis and impacted the cab of the truck.(5/11/17)
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).
