Workplaces Statistics
In North Dakota, there were 17,042 claims filed in 2024. The majority of these work-related injuries and incidents were caused by strains, falls and slips, and the total cost of indemnity benefits paid in North Dakota in 2024 was $41,146,481.
Please use the statistics below to help identify problem areas and improve safety at your workplace.
North Dakota Statistics
• The most prevalent type of injury is upper extremity injuries, with a 5-year average of 35.2% of all claims.
• Strains are the most prevalent nature of injury, accounting for 33.1% of all claims filed in in the last 5 years.
• The largest percentage of injury claims over the last five years belongs to people aged 18 to 28, totaling 29.6%.
Nationwide Statistics
• The number of preventable work deaths in 2024 totaled 4,337
• In 2024, 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
• Cost associated with work-related medically consulted injuries totaled $3.95 million in 2024
Additional Statistics
