According to a recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of workplace fatalities in 2016 rose by 7 percent to 5,190. This marks the third consecutive increase in workplace fatalities, and the largest single-year increase since 2008.
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- Transportation incidents, such as car crashes, accounted for approximately 2 out of every 5 fatalities.
- Fatalities that resulted from violence rose by 23 percent and was the second most common cause of a fatality.
- Drug and alcohol overdoses in the workplace rose by 32 percent, mainly as the result of the ongoing opioid epidemic. Overdose fatalities have increased by at least 25 percent every year since 2012.
- Fatalities that resulted from slips, trips and falls have risen by 25 percent since 2011.
An OSHA spokesperson stated that the agency will attempt to address trends found in the report through enforcement, safety training and compliance assistance.
The 10 most fatal occupations in 2016, according to number of fatalities per 100,000 employees:
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10 most fatal occupations in 2016, according to number of fatalities per 100,000 employees
Logging Employees
135.9
Fishers and Fishing Employees
86
Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers
55.5
Roofers
48.6
Recyclable Material Collectors
34.1
Structural Iron and Steel Employees
25.1
Truck and Delivery Drivers
24.7
Farmers and Agricultural Supervisors
23.1
Construction Supervisors
18
Agricultural Employees
17.4
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