From 2011 to 2018, 1,030 workers died from occupational injuries involving a confined space. The annual figures range from a low of 88 in 2012 to a high of 166 in 2017.
| Year | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fatal work injuries |
120 | 88 | 112 | 116 | 136 | 144 | 166 | 148 |
As documents in a fatal injury work injury case may vary, cases coded as not involving a confined space may include cases for which there is insufficient documentation or information to determine whether the incident involved a confined space.
