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Workplace Fatalities in the U.S.: By The Numbers

Sept. 18, 2007

Last year saw an improvment over the year before

Jonathan Katz

Here are some statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

5,703 Fatal work injuries in the United States in 2006

5,734 Fatal work injuries in 2005

5,202 Fatal work injuries in private industry in 2006

447 Fatal work injuries in manufacturing in 2006

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About the Author

Jonathan Katz | Former Managing Editor

Former Managing Editor Jon Katz covered leadership and strategy, tackling subjects such as lean manufacturing leadership, strategy development and deployment, corporate culture, corporate social responsibility, and growth strategies. As well, he provided news and analysis of successful companies in the chemical and energy industries, including oil and gas, renewable and alternative.

Jon worked as an intern for IndustryWeek before serving as a reporter for The Morning Journal and then as an associate editor for Penton Media’s Supply Chain Technology News.

Jon received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kent State University and is a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.