There were four fatal accidents at work reported in the first half of 2024, the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) reported that all fatalities at work involved males, non-EU nationals and employees engaged in elementary occupations. In half of the cases, victims were aged between 45 to 54 years.
For the same period in 2023, there was one fatal accident reported.
Data from the National Statistics Office today also show that half of all fatalities at work occurred in the construction sector. 50% of all deaths were caused by head injuries, involving concussions and internal injuries, the NSO said. During 2023, the incidence rate of fatal accidents at work stood at 1.7.
There was a slight increase was registered (23 cases or 2.2%) in the number of claims with respect to non-fatal accidents (1,085) compared to last year, the National Statistics Office said today.
Almost one third of those involved in an accident at work were absent from work for 3 days or less.
The NSO noted that the largest share of accidents at work involved persons working in elementary occupations. This was followed by craft and related trades workers.
70% of those involved in a non-fatal accident at work were Maltese, the NSO said.
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