State of Rhode Island: Department of Health
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Fatal Occupational Injury Data
- Purpose: To collect data on all workplace injury fatalities
- Key Information: Type of injury and employer and employee age
- Collection Period: 1992 to present
Rhode Island Numbers
Total Occupational Injuries in all Sectors 2003 to 2008
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 (preliminary) |
Source: Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, accessed January 2010