The federal government has reported the smallest annual total of workplace deaths since the census of occupational injuries was started.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics says 10% of all workplace deaths are caused by employees being struck by objects or equipment.

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Previously, we looked at the causes of workplace fatalities in 2008 according to government figures. Now, let’s take a look at where the deaths are occurring.

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What’s one thing business execs often say after they experience an employee fatality in their workplace? “I never thought it’d happen here.” A new report sheds light on common situations that have led to workplace deaths.

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Tags: Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, workplace fatalities