Fatal work injuries according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fiscal years 2010–2024

Fiscal Year Number of fatal work injuries
2010 4,690
2011 4,693
2012 4,628
2013 4,585
2014 4,821
2015 4,836
2016 5,190
2017 5,147
2018 5,250
2019 5,333
2020 4,764
2021 5,190
2022 5,486
2023 5,283
2024 5,070
Economic Policy Institute

Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Number of fatal work injuries by employee status, 2003–15,” accessed on July 20, 2026 and Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Fatal work injuries down in 2024” (web page), last updated March 6, 2026.

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