Overall, the U.S. workplace is getting less dangerous as health and safety regulations continue to push down the number of workplace injuries. To get a better understanding of where workplace accidents occur most frequently, Dolman Law reviewed the number of work-related injuries from 2016-2021 2016. The study found that Indiana was the safest state for workers during the period as it recorded just 27 work-related injuries. Michigan came in second with 48 reported injuries. Texas had the highest number of reported hurt employees, while Vermont had the lowest. Overall, the U.S. had more than 64,000 workplace injuries from 2016-2021, according to Dolman Law, giving the country an average of 19.75 injuries per 100,000 people during the period. When it comes to workplace injuries, plumbers are the most commonly hurt tradespeople among all building trades, according to a study by AmTrust Financial. The review also found new contractors and laborers tend to account for most job site accidents. Falls and strains are the most common worksite injuries across trades, according to AmTrust. In addition to being among the most common injuries, falls also require the longest recovery times. The above slideshow highlights the 10 states that saw the most workplace injuries per 100,000 people, according to the law firm. Related: |