Last week we discussed the2009 BLS Occupational Fatality Statistics. This week, we are going to take a look at Pennsylvania Occupational Fatality Statistics to better understand the dangers facing Pennsylvania workers.
The latest Pennsylvania statistics are from 2008. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- 241 Pennsylvania workers died from work related injuries in 2008;
- The leading cause of work related deaths were transportation related – 83 workers lost their lives in transportation accidents that year;
- The majority of those who died were wage and salary workers, rather than the self employed;
- Of the 241 fatalities, 224 were male and 17 were female; and
- Half of the workers who were killed were aged 35-54.
It is important to remember that the number of Pennsylvania workplace injuries is even higher than the number of fatalities and that injuries typically follow similar trends.
If you’ve been hurt in a Pennsylvania work accident then you may be entitled to damages. Contact a Pennsylvania workers comp lawyer for more information about your rights.
