America's most dangerous states for workplace deaths and injuries revealed trends now
The most dangerous states in the U.S. for workplace deaths and injuries have been revealed - and one state was far worse than all the others.
New data showed 5,486 worker died on the job in 2022 - up 5.7 percent from 2021 - while the number of nonfatal injuries and illness was 2.8 million, a 7.5 percent increase from the previous year.
The most dangerous state in America for workers was North Dakota according to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
For every 100,000 workers in North Dakota, there are 1.7 reported work-related fatalities. In 2022, there were 37 fatal work injuries - three more deaths than the year before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Data also found that for every 100,000 workers there are a total of 2.772 deaths, injuries or illnesses reported in North Dakota, according to personal injury lawyers Triumph Law, P.C.
The most dangerous states in the U.S. for workplace deaths and injuries have been revealed - and one state was far worse than all the others. Pictured: Builders on a construction site (stock image)
After North Dakota, Montana and Washington came in second and third with 2.624 and 2.619 deaths, injuries or illnesses per 100,000 workers, respectively.
'It is fascinating to see such a wide range of states in the top ten,' Robert Carichoff, personal injury lawyer at Triumph Law, P.C. said.
'Hopefully, this research will encourage employers in these states to ensure all of the correct safety measures are in place.
'This will not only benefit the employees, but will also prevent loss of revenue to the company through lost working days if employees were to be injured. Equally, employees must ensure they are following procedures and using provided safety equipment.'
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