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10-3-14 workplace deaths

todayOctober 2, 2014

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — New data shows the number of workplace deaths is declining in Wisconsin. Ninety-six people died in work-related incidents in 2013 — down from 114 deaths the year before.  A sharp drop in violent occupational deaths is highlighted in the data gathered by the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. There were 27 violent, work-related deaths in 2012, including 16 homicides. Last year, that number dropped to 11.  The greatest number of occupational facilities occurred in transportation last year. Twenty-three other deaths were attributed to falling, slipping or tripping.

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