GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
The Most Surprising Construction Accidents Statistics in 2024
In this post, we will explore a comprehensive overview of construction accidents, shedding light on the alarming statistics and trends within the industry. From the demographics most affected by fatalities to the leading causes of accidents and the financial implications, we delve into the crucial data surrounding construction safety.
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"Workers aged 25 to 34 accounted for the highest number of construction fatalities in 2019."
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"Falls are the leading cause of construction worker fatalities, making up about 33.5% of all construction-related deaths."
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"Small construction companies (fewer than 20 employees) account for nearly half of all construction fatalities."
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"Close to 36% of construction accident fatalities occur in the roofing field."
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"Construction equipment accidents, such as cranes and forklifts, cause nearly 100 deaths annually."
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"About 25% of construction workers are exposed to hazardous noise levels."
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"The "Fatal Four" hazards (falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and caught-in/between) are responsible for more than half of construction worker deaths."
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"Hand and finger injuries account for 30% of all reported injuries in construction."
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"Ladder falls are a significant cause of injury, numbering around 24,882 incidents in 2019."
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"Safety training can reduce construction accidents by up to 25%."
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"Electrocution causes about 61 fatalities annually within the construction sector."
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"About 15% of workers’ compensation claims in the construction industry are related to back injuries."
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"Non-fatal construction injuries resulted in 79,660 missed workdays in 2018."
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"In 2019, there were 1,061 fatal injuries to workers in the construction industry in the United States."
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"The construction industry employs 6% of U.S. workers but accounts for nearly 19% of all work-related fatalities."
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"The rate of fatal injuries in construction is four times higher than the national average for all industries."
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"The cost of construction injuries in the U.S. is estimated to be over $11 billion annually."
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"Hispanic workers suffer disproportionately high rates of construction fatalities, representing 28% of total deaths."
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"In the United States, construction accidents account for about 20% of all occupational deaths annually."
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"Struck-by injuries account for approximately 10% of deaths in the construction industry."
Jannik Lindner
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