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Friday, March 13, 2026
Fatal Work Injuries in Georgia — 2024
Fatal work injuries totaled 170 in 2024 for Georgia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Georgia was down 11.5 percent from 192 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury rate was 3.4 fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2024, a decrease from a rate of 4.0 in 2023. Nationwide, a total of 5,070 fatal work injuries were recorded in 2024, a 4.0-percent decrease from 5,283 in 2023. These data are from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI).
Chart 1. Number of fatal occupational injuries by employee status, Georgia, 2015–24| Year | Total | Wage and salary | Self-employed |
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2015 | 180 | 138 | 42 |
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2016 | 171 | 134 | 37 |
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2017 | 194 | 158 | 36 |
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2018 | 186 | 146 | 40 |
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2019 | 207 | 156 | 51 |
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2020 | 193 | 170 | 23 |
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2021 | 187 | 150 | 37 |
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2022 | 209 | 165 | 44 |
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2023 | 192 | 164 | 28 |
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2024 | 170 | 135 | 35 |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
Transportation incidents (58) were the most frequent type of fatal event in Georgia, accounting for 34 percent of all fatal work injuries in the state. Nationally the share was 38 percent. Worker deaths from transportation incidents were down from 69 over the year (See chart 2 and table 1.)
Contact incidents (40) accounted for 24 percent of Georgia worker fatalities; nationally the share was 15 percent.
Chart 2. Percent distribution of total fatal occupational injuries by event, United States and Georgia, 2024| Event | United States | Georgia |
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Transportation incidents | 38 | 34 |
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Contact incidents | 15 | 24 |
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Violent acts | 14 | 15 |
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Falls, slips, trips | 17 | 14 |
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All other | 16 | 13 |
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Note: Percents may not add to total due to rounding.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
The construction sector had the highest number of fatalities with 35, down from 37 the previous year. (See table 2.)
Transportation incidents and fatal falls, slips, and trips each resulted in 10 fatalities among the 35 construction sector fatalities.
The specialty trade contractors subsector accounted for 22 of the sector’s fatal workplace injuries.
OccupationTransportation and material moving workers experienced the largest decrease (-14) in fatal work injuries over the year among the major occupational groups. (See table 3.)
The transportation and material moving occupational group had the highest number of fatal workplace injuries with 42. Transportation incidents resulted in 28 fatalities among these workers. Motor vehicle operators accounted for 29 of the major group’s 42 fatal workplace injuries.
Worker characteristicsWage and salary workers accounted for 79 percent of fatal workplace injuries in Georgia; the self-employed comprised the remaining 21 percent. (See chart 1 and table 4.) The most frequent fatal event for wage and salary workers was transportation incidents; contact incidents was the most frequent fatal event for self-employed workers.
Males accounted for 94 percent of the work-related fatalities in Georgia and 92 percent nationally.
Fatalities among non-Hispanic Black or African American workers declined by 16 from 57 the previous year.
Workers 25-54 years old had a 25-percent decrease in worker fatalities from 120 in 2023 to 90 in 2024.
Technical Note
Background of the program. The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI), part of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Safety and Health Statistics (OSHS) program, is a count of all fatalities resulting from workplace injuries occurring in the U.S. during the calendar year. For technical information and definitions for the CFOI, see the national CFOI release Technical notes, the BLS Handbook of Methods, and the CFOI definitions.
Acknowledgments. BLS appreciates the efforts of all federal, state, local, and private sector entities that provided source documents used to identify fatal work injuries nationally. See the national CFOI release Technical Notes for details on cooperating entities.
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Table 1. Fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, Georgia, 2023–24| Event or Exposure | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number | Percent (%) |
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All events and exposures | 192 | 170 | 100 |
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Violent acts | 32 | 26 | 15 |
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Homicides (violent acts by other person) | 22 | 16 | 9 |
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Suicides (intentional self-harm) | 9 | 10 | 6 |
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Intentional self-harm-- shooting | 6 | 8 | 5 |
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Transportation incidents | 69 | 58 | 34 |
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Pedestrian incidents involving motorized land vehicles | 10 | 15 | 9 |
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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area | -- | 5 | 3 |
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Roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicle | 48 | 31 | 18 |
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Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) | 28 | 10 | 6 |
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Roadway collision with other vehicle(s)-intersecting, turning | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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Roadway collision with object other than vehicle | 12 | 11 | 6 |
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Collision with object or animal on side of roadway | 9 | 6 | 4 |
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Roadway noncollision incident | 6 | 9 | 5 |
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Nonroadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles | -- | 6 | 4 |
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Nonroadway noncollision incident | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Explosions and fires | -- | -- | -- |
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Falls, slips, trips | 29 | 24 | 14 |
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Fall to lower level | 21 | 20 | 12 |
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Fall to lower level resulting in exposure or contact | 3 | 1 | 1 |
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Other fall to lower level | 14 | 15 | 9 |
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Other fall to lower level- 6 to 30 feet | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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Other fall to lower level- more than 30 feet | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Exposure to harmful substances, environments | -- | 17 | 10 |
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Exposure to harmful substances | -- | 12 | 7 |
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Contact incidents | 35 | 40 | 24 |
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Collapse, engulfment | 5 | 5 | 3 |
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Struck by propelled, falling, or suspended object | 17 | 24 | 14 |
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Struck by falling object | 13 | 20 | 12 |
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Struck, caught, or compressed by running powered equipment | 13 | 8 | 5 |
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Caught or entangled in running powered equipment | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Overexertion, repetitive motion, and bodily condition | -- | -- | -- |
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Note: The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has published data on fatal occupational injuries for the United States since 1992. During this time, the classification systems and definitions of many data elements have changed. See the CFOI Definitions page (www.bls.gov/iif/definitions/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries-definitions.htm) for a more detailed description of each data element. Data for all years are revised and final. Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatal injury counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event. |
Table 2. Fatal occupational injuries by industry, Georgia, 2023–24| Industry | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number | Percent (%) |
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Total | 192 | 170 | 100 |
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Private industry | 174 | 147 | 86 |
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Natural resources and mining | -- | 6 | 4 |
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Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 6 | 4 |
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Crop production | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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Construction | 37 | 35 | 21 |
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Construction | 37 | 35 | 21 |
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Construction of buildings | 6 | 5 | 3 |
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Heavy and civil engineering construction | 5 | 6 | 4 |
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Specialty trade contractors | 23 | 22 | 13 |
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Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors | 8 | 4 | 2 |
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Building equipment contractors | 6 | 7 | 4 |
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Building finishing contractors | 4 | 1 | 1 |
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Other building finishing contractors | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Other residential building finishing contractors | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Other specialty trade contractors | 5 | 10 | 6 |
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Manufacturing | 20 | 19 | 11 |
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Manufacturing | 20 | 19 | 11 |
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Food manufacturing | 4 | 3 | 2 |
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Wood product manufacturing | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Sawmills and wood preservation | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Sawmills and wood preservation | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Sawmills | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Plastics and rubber products manufacturing | -- | 5 | 3 |
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Transportation equipment manufacturing | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Trade, transportation, and utilities | -- | 48 | 28 |
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Utilities | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Utilities | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Wholesale trade | 11 | 6 | 4 |
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Retail trade | 11 | 7 | 4 |
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Food and beverage retailers | 1 | 3 | 2 |
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Gasoline stations and fuel dealers | -- | 2 | 1 |
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Gasoline stations | -- | 2 | 1 |
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Transportation and warehousing | 36 | 34 | 20 |
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Truck transportation | 26 | 23 | 14 |
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General freight trucking | 11 | 15 | 9 |
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General freight trucking, long-distance | 3 | 5 | 3 |
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Specialized freight trucking | 9 | 7 | 4 |
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Support activities for transportation | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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Support activities for air transportation | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Information | -- | -- | -- |
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Financial activities | -- | -- | -- |
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Professional and business services | 23 | 23 | 14 |
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Professional, scientific, and technical services | -- | 6 | 4 |
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Professional, scientific, and technical services | -- | 6 | 4 |
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Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 17 | 10 |
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Administrative and support services | 14 | 17 | 10 |
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Educational and health services | 6 | -- | -- |
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Educational services | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Educational services | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Technical and trade schools | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Technical and trade schools | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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Flight training | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Leisure and hospitality | 10 | 3 | 2 |
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Accommodation and food services | 7 | 3 | 2 |
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Food services and drinking places | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9 | 5 |
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Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 9 | 5 |
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Repair and maintenance | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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Personal and laundry services | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Government | 18 | 23 | 14 |
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Federal government | 3 | 7 | 4 |
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State government | 6 | 3 | 2 |
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Local government | 8 | 13 | 8 |
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Note: The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has published data on fatal occupational injuries for the United States since 1992. During this time, the classification systems and definitions of many data elements have changed. See the CFOI Definitions page (www.bls.gov/iif/definitions/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries-definitions.htm) for a more detailed description of each data element. Data for all years are revised and final. Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatal injury counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event. |
Table 3. Fatal occupational injuries by occupation, Georgia, 2023–24| Occupation | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number | Percent (%) |
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All occupations | 192 | 170 | 100 |
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Management occupations | 6 | 8 | 5 |
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Other management occupations | -- | 8 | 5 |
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Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Business and financial operations occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Computer and mathematical occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Architecture and engineering occupations | 4 | -- | -- |
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Life, physical, and social science occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Community and social service occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Legal occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Educational instruction and library occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Healthcare support occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Protective service occupations | 10 | 8 | 5 |
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Food preparation and serving related occupations | 6 | -- | -- |
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Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations | 11 | 16 | 9 |
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Supervisors of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers | -- | 4 | 2 |
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First-line supervisors of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers | -- | 4 | 2 |
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First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Grounds maintenance workers | 6 | 12 | 7 |
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Grounds maintenance workers | 6 | 12 | 7 |
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Tree trimmers and pruners | 5 | 8 | 5 |
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Personal care and service occupations | -- | -- | -- |
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Sales and related occupations | 10 | 5 | 3 |
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Retail sales workers | 5 | 4 | 2 |
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Cashiers | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Counter and rental clerks and parts salespersons | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Counter and rental clerks | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Office and administrative support occupations | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations | 4 | -- | -- |
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Construction and extraction occupations | 35 | 35 | 21 |
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Construction trades workers | 25 | 29 | 17 |
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Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Stonemasons | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Construction laborers | 12 | 17 | 10 |
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Construction laborers | 12 | 17 | 10 |
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Electricians | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Electricians | -- | 4 | 2 |
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Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 3 | 1 | 1 |
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Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Other construction and related workers | -- | 2 | 1 |
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Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations | 19 | 22 | 13 |
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Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers | -- | 12 | 7 |
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Miscellaneous vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers | -- | 3 | 2 |
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Production occupations | 13 | 12 | 7 |
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Metal workers and plastic workers | 3 | 3 | 2 |
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Transportation and material moving occupations | 56 | 42 | 25 |
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Air transportation workers | -- | 2 | 1 |
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Aircraft pilots and flight engineers | -- | 2 | 1 |
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Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Commercial pilots | -- | 1 | 1 |
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Motor vehicle operators | 44 | 29 | 17 |
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Material moving workers | 8 | 7 | 4 |
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Laborers and material movers | 4 | 5 | 3 |
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Note: The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has published data on fatal occupational injuries for the United States since 1992. During this time, the classification systems and definitions of many data elements have changed. See the CFOI Definitions page (www.bls.gov/iif/definitions/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries-definitions.htm) for a more detailed description of each data element. Data for all years are revised and final. Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatal injury counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event. |
Table 4. Fatal occupational injuries by selected demographic characteristics, Georgia, 2023–24| Demographic | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Number | Number | Percent (%) |
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Total | 192 | 170 | 100 |
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Employee status | |
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Wage and salary workers | 164 | 135 | 79 |
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Self-employed | 28 | 35 | 21 |
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Sex | |
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Male | 174 | 159 | 94 |
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Female | 18 | 11 | 6 |
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Age | |
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Under 16 years | -- | -- | -- |
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16 to 17 years | -- | -- | -- |
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18 to 19 years | 4 | -- | -- |
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20 to 24 years | 22 | 17 | 10 |
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25 to 34 years | 33 | 34 | 20 |
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35 to 44 years | 44 | 27 | 16 |
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45 to 54 years | 43 | 29 | 17 |
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55 to 64 years | 28 | 37 | 22 |
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65 years and over | 17 | 23 | 14 |
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Race or ethnic origin | |
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White, non-Hispanic | 102 | 88 | 52 |
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Black or African-American, non-Hispanic | 57 | 41 | 24 |
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Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 32 | 19 |
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American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | -- | -- | -- |
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Asian, non-Hispanic | 5 | 6 | 4 |
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | -- | -- | -- |
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Person of multiple races, non-Hispanic | -- | -- | -- |
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Other or not reported, non-Hispanic | -- | -- | -- |
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Note: The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) has published data on fatal occupational injuries for the United States since 1992. During this time, the classification systems and definitions of many data elements have changed. See the CFOI Definitions page (www.bls.gov/iif/definitions/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries-definitions.htm) for a more detailed description of each data element. Data for all years are revised and final. Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatal injury counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event. |
Last Modified Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
United States Department of Labor
