More people died at work in Texas in 2024 than in any other state, data shows
June is National Safety Month, and workplace fatalities remain a serious issue despite declining over the years. In preliminary data published last November, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported just 826 workplace fatalities in 2024 — a drop from 928 in 2023. However, this number does not include deaths that did not fall under OSHA's jurisdiction.
Data also shows that some states see more of these tragedies than others, according to Everly Life. Everly Life markets itself as a "modern insurance company that focuses on flexibility and customization to fit individual lifestyles." The company recently created a comprehensive analysis of workplace fatalities by state, using 2024 OSHA records "to expose the dangerous reality facing American workers today."
"The stark truth is that where you work in America could determine whether you make it home alive," Mariah Bliss, a life insurance expert at Everly Life, says. "From oil rig explosions in Texas to construction site falls in California, workplace deaths continue to devastate families across the nation."
Unfortunately, Everly Life's analysis prompts alarming workplace concerns for the Lone Star State. Here's what the data shows.
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