See the latest estimate of workers killed by injuries while working in Australia by industry of workplace.
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
As at 25 November 2021: 122 Australian workers were killed at work this year.
Preliminary worker deaths by industry of workplace
|
Industry of workplace |
Worker deaths year-to-date, 25 November 2020 |
Preliminary worker deaths year-to-date, 25 November 2021 |
|---|---|---|
|
Transport, postal & warehousing |
56 |
41 |
|
Agriculture, forestry & fishing |
43 |
22 |
|
Construction |
28 |
18 |
|
Manufacturing |
14 |
12 |
|
Mining |
5 |
7 |
|
Arts & recreation services |
1 |
5 |
|
Public administration & safety |
10 |
5 |
|
Electricity, gas, water & waste services |
2 |
3 |
|
Other services |
3 |
2 |
|
Retail trade |
1 |
2 |
|
Accommodation & food services |
1 |
1 |
|
Administrative & support services |
3 |
1 |
|
Education & training |
2 |
1 |
|
Health care & social assistance |
1 |
1 |
|
Wholesale trade |
2 |
1 |
|
Financial & insurance services |
0 |
0 |
|
Information media & telecommunications |
0 |
0 |
|
Professional, scientific & technical services |
2 |
0 |
|
Rental, hiring & real estate services |
1 |
0 |
|
Total worker deaths |
175 |
122 |