OSHA Reports Decrease in Construction Fatalities Tied to Trench Collapses and Falls

November 18, 2024

OSHA has reported a significant drop in workplace fatalities requiring investigation in the past year, attributed to intensified safety enforcement and increased collaboration.

According to a recent release, preliminary numbers indicate that federal OSHA investigated 826 worker deaths in fiscal year 2024, a reduction of 11 percent from 928 investigations in 2023. Excluding COVID-related cases, this is the lowest number of fatalities since 2017. In particular, OSHA reports a notable decrease in deaths related to trench collapses and falls, two of the leading causes of fatalities in construction.
 

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