Workplaces Statistics
In North Dakota, there were 83,092 claims filed from 2017 to 2021. The majority of these work-related injuries and incidents were caused by strains, falls and slips, and the average cost of an indemnity claim in North Dakota in 2021 was $63,752.
Please use the statistics below to help identify problem areas and improve safety at your workplace.
Source: https://www.workforcesafety.com/sites/www/files/documents/reports/DCIC%20Rpt%20FY21.pdf
North Dakota Statistics
• The most prevalent type of injury is upper extremity injuries, with a 5-year average of 39.5% of all claims.
• Strains are the most prevalent nature of injury, accounting for approximately 45% of all claims filed in 2021.
• The total covered workforce in North Dakota has decreased by 5% from 2017 – 2021
• The largest percentage of injury claims from 2017 – 2021 were in the 18 to 29 age range, with 29% of all claims
Source: https://www.workforcesafety.com/sites/www/files/documents/reports/DCIC%20Rpt%20FY21.pdf
Nationwide Statistics
• The number of preventable work deaths decreased 9% in 2021, totaling 4,472
• In 2021, the industry sector experiencing the largest number of preventable fatal injuries was construction
• The industry sector experiencing the highest fatality rates per 100,000 workers was agriculture
• Production time lost in future years due to off-the-job injuries in 2021 will total an estimated 1,075,000,000 days
Source: https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/work
Additional Statistics
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
