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More than 100 workers killed on the job this year

Oct 11th 2024 |

More than 100 workers killed on the job this year

OHS Daily News

According to recent data from Safe Work Australia, there have been 103 fatalities among Australian workers this year.

The highest number of deaths occurred in the Transport, postal, and warehousing sector, which recorded 30 fatalities.

This is followed by the Agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector, which reported 28 workplace deaths.

The Construction industry ranks third, with 15 fatalities, while the Mining sector has seen 8 workers lose their lives due to work-related injuries this year.

For more information, visit the Safe Work Australia website.

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