Each year, approximately 6300 workers in the United States die
from work-related injuries; costs of such injuries exceed $83
billion annually (1). In addition, an estimated 50,000-70,000
workers die each year from occupational diseases. To honor those
who have died from occupational injuries or diseases and to
recognize opportunities to prevent these deaths, April 28, 1994,
has been designated Workers' Memorial Day.
Additional information on causes and prevention of
work-related injury and disease is available from CDC's National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, telephone (800)
356-4674.
Reference
Hensler DR, Marquis MS, Abrahamse AF, et al. Compensation for
accidental injuries in the United States. Santa Monica, California:
Rand/The Institute for Civil Justice, 1991.
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