Last year, the Netherlands recorded an increase in fatal occupational accidents. The annual report of the Labor Inspectorate shows that 72 people died in the workplace last year. This statistic shows a sharp and worrying increase compared to the previous year, when 51 people met the same fate, according to the annual report of the Dutch Labor Inspectorate.
The trade, transport and catering sectors had the most fatal industrial accidents, with 21 victims, followed by industry with 14 and construction with 11. These figures reflect a continuing trend.
The report also shows that the Labor Inspectorate investigated 87 workplace deaths, of which 15 were attributed to medical causes such as heart attacks or feeling unwell at work. The remaining 72 deaths were fatal industrial accidents. In 67 of these cases, the death was directly related to the work, while in 5 cases other causes were identified.
The construction sector also appeared to have the most injuries, with 111 casualties per 100,000 worker jobs, followed by agriculture with 77 and industry with 71 per 100,000 jobs. These alarming trends underline the need for stricter measures to ensure safety in the workplace.
As a lawyer who focuses on personal injury cases, I am aware of the enormous impact that workplace accidents can have on victims and their families. From financial burdens to emotional trauma, the consequences and aftermath of a workplace accident are far-reaching on many levels.
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