The Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program provides data on illnesses and injuries on the job and data on worker fatalities. Increase in Occupational Fatalities due to SuicidePreliminary data from the 2008 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program reported 251 workplace suicides, their highest level since the inception of the CFOI program in 1992. The 2008 count is 28 percent higher than the 196 suicides recorded in 2007. Further information on the increase in occupational fatalities due to suicide is available at www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/osar0010.pdf. Hours-based fatality ratesThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is releasing improved workplace fatality rates from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). The new rates, based on hours-worked as opposed to employment, are considered to be more accurate in measuring the risk of dying from an injury on the job. The new rate methodology will be employed beginning with CFOI data for 2008 scheduled to be released in August 2009. Further information on the rates is available at: www.bls.gov/iif/oshnotice10.htm. On This PageIIF News ReleasesCensus of Fatal Occupational Injuries
August 25, 2009
The preliminary count of fatal work injuries in the U.S. was 5,071 in 2008, down from a revised total of 5,657 in 2007, according to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program. The slowing economy was likely a factor in at least part of the decline. More » Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by Selected Characteristics
March 31, 2009
The 2007 rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work was 122 per 10,000 full-time workers, 4 percent below 2006. The key measure of severity—median days away from work—was unchanged at 7 days. The 2007 rate of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) was 35 cases per 10,000 full-time workers, 8 percent below 2006. More » Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (Annual)
October 23, 2008
The nonfatal injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2007 (4.2 cases per 100 workers) was at its lowest level since 2002 when recordkeeping requirements were revised. The overall decline was driven primarily by lower rates among all goods-producing industry sectors. More » Current
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