A new study reveals the demographics and causes of work-related fatalities in Ireland during 2024.
Men, people older than 55 and farmers were the most likely to die in workplace accidents last year, a study has found. The data, which was compiled by the Health and Safety Authority and published on Wednesday, reveals there were 33 work-related fatalities in total in 2024. Out of the total number of deaths last year, 30 were male and three were female.
Researchers revealed 12 of the victims were farmers, five worked in construction, another five were mechanics and four were in the water supply and sewage industry. The remaining victims came from various sectors including transportation and storage, accommodation and food service activities, and mining and quarrying. All the victims bar two were Irish. The majority of victims were 55 or older. Two deaths were also recorded in the 0-17 age category. The most common way to die was because of a vehicle collision - this accounted for 10 of the deaths. A further six died after being struck by a heavy or falling object. The study also shows that five of the victims fell from a height while another five were crushed or trapped. Three died after animal attacks, which includes two who were killed after being set upon by bulls. Some other ways people died included being overcome by fumes or being electrocuted. The counties with the highest number of fatalities last year were Cork, Dublin, and Offaly - each of which recorded three deaths. Carlow, Cavan, Donegal, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick, and Louth all had two. Kerry, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford had one. Kildare, Laois, Leitrim, Monaghan, and Westmeath had none
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