death investigations

OSHA: Death investigations down 11% in FY 2024

Washington — OSHA conducted fewer fatality investigations this past fiscal year than in FY 2023, and recorded fewer deaths involving trench collapses and falls – two hazards on which the agency has focused its enforcement resources.




death investigations

OSHA reports decline in worker death investigations

Preliminary agency data show a decrease in fatalities the agency is mandated to investigate, including significant reductions in fatal injuries from trench collapses and falls.




death investigations

Dead bodies move while decomposing, a significant find for death investigations

Researchers at Australia's first 'body farm' have observed that dead bodies move significantly when they decompose and believe it could be important in investigations.