According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), slips, trips, and falls accounted for 16.5% of all the fatal occupational injuries in 2019. The BLS reported a preliminary total of 5,333 fatal work injuries for calendar year 2019. Of this total, 880 were associated with slips, trips, and falls. Falls to a lower level accounted for 711 / 80% of the fatal falls. In addition, of the 888,220 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work recorded in private industry during 2019, 244,000 / 27% of the cases were associated with slips, trips, and falls. Falls on the […]
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