Workplaces Statistics
In North Dakota, there were 93,949 claims filed from 2018 to 2022. The majority of these work-related injuries and incidents were caused by strains, falls and slips, and the average cost of an indemnity claim in North Dakota in 2022 was $55,977.
Please use the statistics below to help identify problem areas and improve safety at your workplace.
Source: https://www.workforcesafety.com/sites/www/files/documents/reports/DCIC%20Rpt%20FY22.pdf
North Dakota Statistics
• The most prevalent type of injury is upper extremity injuries, with a 5-year average of 35.2% of all claims.
• Strains are the most prevalent nature of injury, accounting for approximately 34.2% of all claims filed in 2022.
• The largest percentage of injury claims from 2018 – 2022 were in the 18 to 29, and the 50 to 59 age ranges, tied with 21.6% of all claims
Source: https://www.workforcesafety.com/sites/www/files/documents/reports/DCIC%20Rpt%20FY21.pdf
Nationwide Statistics
• The number of preventable work deaths in 2022 totaled 4,695
• In 2022, the industry sector experiencing the largest number of preventable fatal injuries was construction
• The industry sector experiencing the highest fatality rates per 100,000 workers was agriculture
• Cost associated with occupational deaths and injuries in 2022 totaled $167 billion
Source: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work/work-overview/work-safety-introduction/
Additional Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
