Use the information in this table to build hazard awareness and prevent risk for similar occurrences in your workplace. This table shares preliminary details about many of the fatalities reported to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These descriptions reflect information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incident and are not the result of the official MIOSHA investigation.
When available, MIFACE Summaries of MIOSHA Inspections will be included at the end of the description.
FATALITY NUMBER |
DATE |
OCCUPATION |
AGE |
TYPE OF INCIDENT |
DESCRIPTION |
INCIDENT LOCATION (CITY) |
| 1. | 1/9/2024 | Assistant Yard/Receiving Manager | 26 | Fall (from elevation) | On January 9, 2024, a 26-year-old assistant yard/receiving manager was stocking merchandise with the use of an order picker truck. At some point during the task, the employee fell from the lift approximately 20 feet to the adjacent walking-working surface. The employee was transported to a local hospital and later succumbed to the injuries sustained from the fall. | Ionia |
| 2. | 1/24/2024 | Law Enforcement Officer | 39 | Struck by | On January 24, 2024, a 39-year-old law enforcement officer was making a traffic stop for a suspected impaired driver. Other officers were on the scene. During the stop, a commuter vehicle struck two patrol vehicles and the victim, who was outside of the patrol vehicle. The victim died at the hospital. | Birch Run |
| 3. | 2/5/2024 | Owner | 71 | Other | On February 5, 2024, a 71-year-old owner of a company that provides support services to oil and gas operations was using an air compressor to rid a large tank of oil and water. The victim and his son were cleaning it when it exploded. The victim was killed in the explosion and/or subsequent fire. | Cassopolis |
| 4. | 2/24/2024 | Die Setter | 62 | Struck by | On January 24, 2024, a 63-year-old die setter was standing on a semi-truck flatbed trailer, moving a rolling cart loaded with a die fixture to the side of the flatbed. The cart and die fixture fell off the flatbed and onto the victim who sustained multiple injuries. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. On February 22, 2024, the employer was notified the victim died. | Warren |
| 5. |
3/27/2024 | Apprentice Pipefitter | 21 | Struck by | On March 27, 2024, a 21-year-old apprentice pipefitter was working on a boiler system being installed for a school addition. The pipefitter was standing on a ladder when the cap on a pressurized boiler line came off and struck the pipefitter in the face. | Redford Township |
| 6. | 4/6/2024 | Agriculture Worker | 23 | Struck by | On April 6, 2024, a 23-year-old agricultural worker was driving a tractor pulling a farm implement and lost control, causing the tractor to overturn. The victim was ejected from the cab, which rolled over onto the victim. | Dowagiac |
| 7. |
3/21/2024 |
Laborer | 22 | Struck by | On March 21, 2024, a 22-year-old laborer was scrapping material from a former hospital building. Individuals were attempting to remove a large boiler with the use of a mini excavator. During the operation, the victim was crushed by the boiler when the controls of the mini excavator were inadvertently activated. | Edmore |
| 8. | 5/4/2024 | Animal Caretaker | 27 | Fall (from elevation) | On April 19, 2024, a 27-year-old animal caretaker worker was standing on a 6-foot step ladder installing a 2 x 4 board onto a gate when the employee fell sideways off the ladder onto concrete. The victim was transported to a local hospital. On May 4, 2024, the victim died as a result of the injuries. | Cedar Springs |
| 9. |
5/15/2024 |
Owner/Auto Repair Mechanic | 62 | Struck by | On May 15, 2024, a 62-year-old owner/auto repair mechanic was utilizing a jack to lift a vehicle to perform automotive servicing operations. During the task, the vehicle fell and crushed the victim. | Deckerville |
| 10. | 5/20/2024 | Carpenter |
46 | Fall (from elevation) | On May 20, 2024, a 46-year-old carpenter and other employees were working on a dormer, with rain approaching, they put a tarp over the dormer. After the pop-up rainstorm was over, they went on the wet roof and in the process of removing the tarp the employee fell to the concrete below. |
Grand Rapids |
| 11. | 5/29/2024 | Sheet Metal Worker | 45 | Fall (from elevation) | On May 29, 2024, a 45-year-old sheet metal worker, and another employee, were working on a fixed work platform that was three sections wide. The middle section gave way causing both employees to fall from an approximate 35-foot elevation. The 45-year-old died, and the second worker was transported to the hospital with critical injuries. | Detroit |
| 12. | 6/7/2024 | Shop Hand /Apprentice | 22 | Struck by | On June 7, 2024, a 22-year-old shop hand/apprentice was moving sheet metal with the use of a cart. While moving the sheet metal, the cart caught an uneven edge of a walking-working surface and tipped over onto the victim. | Warren |
| 13. | 7/15/2024 | Die Setter | 36 | Struck by | On July 15, 2024, a 36-year-old die setter was transporting/lifting a die with a crane when the swivel bolt broke loose. As a result, one corner of the die hit the ground, causing the top half of the die to separate and crush the victim. According to the employer's incident report, the swivel bolt was not fully threaded into the die and came out of the hole. | Jackson |
| 14. | 7/23/2024 | Laborer | 25 | Struck by | On July 23, 2024, a 23-year-old laborer was struck by a large wooden beam structure while attempting to install a rigging strap to move the wooden beam for installation. | Alma |
| 15. | 8/3/2024 |
Foreman | 50 | Shock | On August 3, 2024, a 50-year-old foreman was performing tree trimming from a boom truck when a tree limb contacted a power line, electrocuting the victim. | Battle Creek |
| 16. | 8/10/2024 | Equipment Operator | 22 | Fall (from elevation) | On August 8, 2024, a 22-year-old equipment operator was picking up traffic control from a trailer. The worker fell off the trailer and struck their head and body. The victim was transported to a local hospital. On August 10, 2024, the victim died as a result of the injuries. | Iron Mountain |
| 17. |
5/26/2024 | HVAC Installer | 37 | Other | On May 21, 2024, a 37-year-old HVAC installer experienced a seizure while exiting an attic after completing HVAC installation prep work. The victim was transported to a local hospital and died on May 26, 2024, due to complications from heat stroke, according to the medical examiner's report. | Troy |
| 18. | 5/25/2024 | Preload Package Handler | 22 | Other | On April 26, 2024, a 22-year-old preload package handler was removing a package off a conveyor and twisted a knee when placing a package on the ground. The victim was transported to a local hospital and later discharged the same day. On May 25, 2024, the victim died due to complications from the injury. The victim died from a bilateral pulmonary embolism (i.e., clot blocking blood flow to the lungs). | Cadillac |
| 19. | 9/6/2024 | Truck Supervisor | 36 | Fall (from elevation) | On September 6, 2024, a 36-year-old truck supervisor was working on a restaurant and bowling alley roof performing cleaning tasks on the kitchen fan and duct system. After completing the cleaning tasks and descending from the roof, the victim fell approximately 20 feet to the ground. | Fremont |
| 20 | 3/20/2024 |
Warehouse Agent | 49 | Asphyxiation | On March 20, 2024, a 49-year-old warehouse agent was operating a powered industrial truck and backed into the racking system, pinning the victim between the powered industrial truck and the rack. A coworker found the victim unresponsive. Emergency services responded, unpinned the victim and began lifesaving measures. The victim died due to mechanical asphyxiation. | Romulus |
| 21. | 9/12/2024 | Vacuum Truck Operator | 60 | Other | On September 12, 2024, a vacuum truck operator was standing outside, in front of the vacuum truck, operating the boom with a wireless remote control in an attempt to get a rock out of a hole. As the victim prepared to move the boom into the hole, the boom struck the overhead powerline, causing a fire. | Armada |
| 22. | 9/13/2024 | Laborer |
47 | Struck by |
On September 13, 2024, a laborer was performing roadside bridge repairs when the victim was struck by a passenger vehicle that went through a crash truck and barricade. | Mount Pleasant |
| 23. | 9/22/2024 | Delivery Associate | 25 | Struck by | On September 7, 2024, a 25-year-old delivery associate was delivering packages to a customer on foot. While crossing the road, the victim was struck by a pick-up truck. Emergency services responded and victim was transported to a local hospital. On September 21, 2024, the victim died as a result of the injuries. | Troy |
| 24. | 7/22/2024 | Forklift Operator | 62 | Crushed by | On July 22. 2024, a 62-year-old forklift driver was discovered in a loading dock well area on the ground behind a tractor-trailer that was backing up to the dock. A coworker tried to flag down the tractor-trailer operator. The victim died as a result of blunt force injuries. | Three Rivers |
| 25. | 10/10/2024 | Dock Worker | 60 | Fall (from same level) | On October 8, 2024, a 60-year-old dock worker was unloading freight from a semi-truck trailer. During the task, the freight fell towards the employee, causing the employee to fall and strike their head on the walking-working surface. Emergency services responded and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. On October 10, 2024, the victim died as a result of the injuries. | Romulus |
| 26. | 10/21/2024 | Truck Driver | 61 | Fall (from same level) | On October 21, 2024, a 61-year-old truck driver was picking up a load of powdered concrete. When opening the hatch on top of the dry bulk tank trailer, the victim fell. The victim later died as a result of the injuries. | Dundee |
| 27. | 11/1/2024 | Truck Driver | 65 | Struck by | On November 1, 2024, a 65-year-old truck driver was struck by an auger conveyor while picking up a load of soybeans from a local farm. The farm had stored the soybeans in two storage bins that were on a trailer connected to a truck. While moving the empty grain bins back, the trailer or grain bin struck the auger conveyor, tipping it over pinning the victim to the ground. | Rhodes |
| 28. |
6/17/2024 | Concrete Worker | 44 | Other | On June 17, 2024, a 44-year-old concrete worker was helping in the removal of a concrete floor in an indoor cold storage room, an operation that involved the use of a gasoline-powered concrete saw. The victim became ill and later collapsed outdoors. The victim died with carbon monoxide poisoning listed as a contributory factor. | Coloma |
| 29. | 11/6/2024 | Operator | 53 | Struck by | On November 6, 2024, a 53-year-old operator was working a traffic-controlled setup on interstate 75 and was struck by a passenger vehicle. | Dearborn |
| 30. | 11/20/2024 | Roofer | 66 |
Fall (from elevation) |
On September 16, 2024, a 66-year-old roofer was working on a roof when they fell approximately 20 feet. Emergency services responded and the victim was transported to a nearby hospital. On November 20, 2024, the victim died as a result of the injuries. | Bay City |
| 31. | 11/26/2024 | Truck Driver | 41 | Other | On November 11, 2024, a 41-year-old truck driver sustained an eye injury while performing packaging tasks. The victim went to the hospital, was treated, and released the same day. On either November 23 or 24, 2024, the victim was admitted to the hospital. On November 26, 2024, the victim died due to complications from blood clots. | Harbor Springs |
| 32. | 1/15/2024 | Truck Driver | 66 | Fall (from elevation) | On January 15, 2024, a 66-year-old truck driver was observed falling off his trailer while at an auto broker. The victim was transported to the local hospital and later died as a result of the injuries. | Flat Rock |
| 33. | 4/29/2024 | Laborer | 30 | Struck by | On April 29, 2024, a 30-year-old laborer was assisting a delivery driver with loading a steel roll into the bed of a F250 pick-up truck. The victim walked behind the truck to open the tailgate when the truck backed up and ran over the victim. | Detroit |
| 34. |
9/15/2024 | Motor Carrier Officer | 45 | Struck by | On September 13, 2024, a 45-year-old Motor Carrier Officer was completing paperwork inside their vehicle after performing a traffic stop. The victim was wearing his seatbelt. Another vehicle rear-ended the victim’s vehicle at a high rate of speed. The victim was transported to a hospital, placed on life support but died from their injuries on September 15, 2024. | Lincoln Park |
There were 36 MIOSHA-related deaths in 2023. 2009 saw the lowest number with 24.
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