We update this data when we get more information.
How we source data
Our preliminary estimates often come from initial media reports.
To get more information about the fatality, we work with:
- Work health and safety (WHS) authorities
- the National Coronial Information System
- workers’ compensation data.
Overview
In 2022: 160 Australian workers were killed at work.
Preliminary worker deaths by industry of workplace
|
Industry of workplace |
Worker deaths 2021 |
Preliminary worker deaths 2022 |
|---|---|---|
|
Accommodation & food services |
2 |
2 |
|
Administrative & support services |
5 |
1 |
|
Agriculture, forestry & fishing |
35 |
37 |
|
Arts & recreation services |
5 |
1 |
|
Construction |
23 |
17 |
|
Education & training |
4 |
0 |
|
Electricity, gas, water & waste services |
3 |
7 |
|
Financial & insurance services |
0 |
0 |
|
Health care & social assistance |
1 |
1 |
|
Information media & telecommunications |
0 |
0 |
|
Manufacturing |
11 |
17 |
|
Mining |
6 |
4 |
|
Other services |
2 |
5 |
|
Professional, scientific & technical services |
1 |
1 |
|
Public administration & safety |
6 |
8 |
|
Rental, hiring & real estate services |
2 |
0 |
|
Retail trade |
1 |
2 |
|
Transport, postal & warehousing |
51 |
65 |
|
Wholesale trade |
4 |
1 |
|
Total worker deaths |
169 |
160 |