Published January 08, 2013, 06:57 AM
Work-related deaths set record in 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor said North Dakota recorded a record 44 work-related deaths in 2011.
BISMARCK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor said North Dakota recorded a record 44 work-related deaths in 2011.
The agency said that was up from 30 work-related deaths in 2010.
Officials said it was the largest over-the-year increase since the series began in 1992.
Fatal occupational injuries in the state were at the lowest level in 1992, when 20 deaths were reported.
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