Work Deaths by State
Work-related death rates vary substantially by state. In 2022, Wyoming ranked highest, with a rate of 12.7 deaths per 100,000 workers. In contrast, Rhode Island achieved the lowest rate of 2022, 1.4 deaths per 100,000 workers.
Use the interactive chart to explore death rate trends. Hover over a state to see the current number of deaths as well as historic death rate trends. Click on a state to display the leading causes of work-related death for that state (shown below the map).
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