From electrocution to crushing: NIOSH FACE reports gather the grim facts
A dozen workers die almost every day in the U.S. as a result of a traumatic injury on the job. In order to identify the factors that contribute to these fatal injuries, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) conducts investigations through its Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) program.
This information is used to develop comprehensive recommendations for preventing similar deaths.