Occupational Safety Health Injuries and Illnesses Statistics in 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Douglas Parker issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses:
“Today’s report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the rate of recordable workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023 fell to its lowest since 2003. Private industry non-fatal injuries and illnesses decreased by 8.4 percent from 2022.
“We are encouraged by these significant improvements in injury and illness rates in 2023. Looking at the BLS report and our recent analysis showing fewer worker deaths in OSHA’s purview, our formula of strong enforcement combined with collaboration between government, labor, and the private sector to make workplace safety and health a core value is making a difference in the lives of America’s workers.
“Despite the progress reported today, OSHA’s work is far from complete. Too many workers are injured or sickened every day in the United States, mostly from preventable incidents. We all must continue our commitment to ensuring that every worker can go home healthy and whole.
“Safety and health is not a partisan issue, and we hope the strategies associated with these outcomes will continue.”
