{"id":4438,"date":"2025-08-14T10:38:53","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T10:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyosha30.com\/blog\/?p=4438"},"modified":"2025-10-13T05:07:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:07:49","slug":"new-york-workplace-safety-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyosha30.com\/blog\/new-york-workplace-safety-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Injuries in New York City: Key Statistics for 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Workplace injuries are a significant concern in New York City, where a diverse range of industries contributes to the city’s dynamic economic landscape. In this article, we delve into some of the most critical statistics that show just how common workplace injuries are in New York City and what they look like.<\/p>

Construction Industry Remains a Major Contributor to Workplace Injuries in New York City<\/h2>

Construction continues to be one of the high-risk factors in New York City’s workplaces. For the year 2022, a total of 472 construction-related injuries were recorded in the city. Though the total number of workplace injuries was not provided, the construction sector’s injuries compose a significant share due to the sector’s high-risk nature\u2014from activities such as working at extreme elevations to dealing with heavy machinery, including other risky situations.<\/p>

Slips, Trips, and Falls: A Leading Cause of Workplace Injuries in NYC<\/h3>

Slip, trip, and fall incidents count among the most common workplace injuries across New York City. According to the NYC Department of Health, 2022, these types of accidents accounted for 22%<\/strong> of all workplace injuries reported in the city in 2021.<\/p>

Chart 1. Number of fatal occupational injuries by employee status, New York City, 2013\u201322<\/div>
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