Just in time for Workers Memorial Day, April 28, the AFL-CIO has released its annual report, “Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect.” The figures in this year’s comprehensive look at the state of safety and health protections for America’s workers:
The AFL-CIO thinks those numbers are actually low, due to limitations in the current injury reporting system and widespread under-reporting of workplace injuries. "The true toll is estimated to be two to three times greater—or 7.0 million to 10.5 million injuries and illnesses a year."