Construction Site Fatality Statistics and Safety Measures
Explore the causes of fatalities on construction sites in 2021, focusing on key areas like falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and more. Learn about trench collapse fatalities, OSHA violations, and the OSHA trench initiative to enhance safety in the construction industry.
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Construction Focus Four The breakdown of the causes of fatalities on construction sites in 2021 is as follows (numbers are a percentage of the 986 total construction-related fatalities that occurred in 2021): Falls to lower level: 378 (38.3%) Struck-by object or equip: 75 (7.6%) Electrocutions: 74 (7.5%) Caught-in/between: 29 (2.9%) Construction Focus Four Training | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov) *BLS 2021 Data for the all Ownerships*
Trench Collapse Fatalities 2017: 24 fatalities 2018: 13 fatalities 2019: 21 fatalities 2020: 18 fatalities 2021: 15 fatalities 2022: 39 fatalities 2023: 6 fatalities (as of 6/1/23) *Source OIS (Trench Collapses Only, Fed & State), Calendar Year*
OSHA Trench Initiative June 14, 2022 - OSHA National Press Release: Alarming rise in trench-related fatalities spurs US Department of Labor to announce enhanced nationwide enforcement, additional oversight Emphasized enforcement of the trenching and excavation standards Increased Compliance Officer training Increased outreach efforts
OSHA OIS Inspection Data Top 10 Violations in Construction (10/1/22 - 4/30/23) Standard Total Violations 15,412 1,701 1,557 1,223 1,204 593 551 486 466 362 Serious Violations 3,259 1,483 1,449 1,076 806 526 434 361 417 251 Willful Violations 140 11 8 19 12 3 3 10 1 21 Repeat Violations 625 118 56 109 91 29 44 35 20 46 1926.501 - Fall Protection 1926.1053 - Ladders 1926.451 - Scaffolding 1926.102 - Eye & Face Protection 1926.503 - Fall Protection Training 1925.100 - Head Protection 1926.20 - General S & H Provisions 1926.651 - Excavation Requirements 1926.453 - Aerial Lifts 1926.652 - Requirements for Cave-in Protective Systems
OSHA OIS Inspection Data Top 5 Subpart P Violations (10/1/22 - 4/30/23) Standard Total Violations 275 163 124 102 26 Serious Violations 197 122 93 79 17 Willful Violations 21 4 3 2 0 Repeat Violations 37 12 10 6 4 1926.652(a) - Cave-in Protection 1926.651(c) - Access and egress 1926.651(k) - Inspections by a CP 1926.651(j) - Loose rock or Soil 1926.652(g) - Shield Systems
Excavation Directive CPL 02-00-165 Effective Date: 7/1/2021 Provides guidance and inspection procedures for the enforcement of Subpart P Applies OSHA-wide Provides useful abatement information for the private sector
OSHA Trenching and Excavation Webpage Regulations Directives Videos eTool Publications https://www.osha.gov/trenching-excavation
OSHAs Infrastructure Safety and Health Webpage Focus Four Hazards Standards Directives Letters of Interpretation Compliance Resources Safety & Health Programs Training Materials Alliance and Partnership Programs External Partners Infrastructure Safety and Health | Occupational Safety and Health Administration (osha.gov)
