How Many People Die at Work in Colorado Each Year?

Death is inevitable, and it happens every day. There are many ways to die. Some live a long life and die of old age; some get diseases that sadly take their life; accidents occur that take lives, and some people decide to take their own lives tragically. No matter how it happens, everyone will die at some point, and people will be left behind who are sad to see you go. One way that some people die is at work, and these would fall in the accident category, as most do not accept a job expecting to lose their life. When it comes to fatal injuries at work, how many does Colorado see per year, and how does the Centennial State compare to other states?

The States With the Most and Least Fatal Injuries at Work

Certain jobs are more dangerous than others. You are less likely to die sitting in a cubicle in an office than you are flying a plane, driving, or doing some other type of manual labor. A recent study by teamlaw.com revealed which states see the most fatal workplace injuries each year, and according to the study, the state with the highest per-capita rate is Colorado's neighbor to the north, Wyoming. The state with the second most is North Dakota, and Mississippi rounds out the top three. The state with the least number of fatal injuries at work per capita is Rhode Island, with Connecticut being the second least and Massachusetts rounding out the bottom three. Where does Colorado fall on this list, and which type of jobs see the most fatal injuries per year?

Fatal Injuries at Work in Colorado

In 2023, there were 83 fatal injuries at work in Colorado, and in 2024, there were 92, according to bls.gov. Going back to the study above, Colorado has a much lower number of fatal work injuries than other states. Colorado ranks 36th in the country, with an average of 3.1 fatal injuries at work per 100,000 workers. Colorado ranks fifth in fatal injuries for those who work in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction. The jobs with the highest fatalities in America are in transportation, with construction jobs seeing the second-highest fatalities.

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You never hope to lose your life at work, but sometimes accidents do happen. Depending on what you do will determine how safe you are. To see the full study of fatal injuries at work, make sure to click the link in the second paragraph above.

Leading Causes of Deaths in Colorado So Far

Have you ever wondered what causes the most deaths in the Centennial State? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals the 10 leading causes of death in Colorado in the photo gallery below.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams