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The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction highlights fall hazards and emphasizes the importance of fall prevention in the construction industry. The National Safety Stand-Down is being observed this year from May 5 to May 9. In 2023, about 1 in 5 (20.8 percent) workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5 percent of these deaths were due to falls, slips, and trips. The construction industry accounted for 47.8 percent of all fatal falls, slips, and trips in 2023.
Fatal falls, slips, and trips in selected industries, all ownerships, 2023
Industry
Total
Construction
423
Trade, transportation, and utilities
119
Manufacturing
58
Natural resources and mining
45
Educational and health services
44
Other services (except public administration)
26
Financial activities
17
Within the construction industry in 2023, roofing contractors accounted for 26.0 percent of fatalities due to falls, slips, and trips with 110 deaths. Residential building construction accounted for another 14.7 percent with 62 deaths.
United States Department of Labor
