The Occupational Health and Safety Observatory said that at least 201 workers lost their lives in August. The number of people who lost their lives in occupational homicides reached at least 1272 in 8 months.
The Occupational Health and Safety Observatory (ISIG) released its monthly occupational homicide report and underlined that at least 201 workers lost their lives in August.
According to the report, the highest number of workplace homicides occurred in Istanbul, where 30 workers died.
26 percent of occupational homicides occurred as the result of traffic accidents and 12 percent occurred as a result of electric shock.
When considered according to business branches, the highest number of workplace homicides occurred in the construction sector with 53 people.
It was determined that 10 of those who lost their lives in workplace homicides were children and 11 were refugees or immigrants.
At least 1272 workers lost their lives in 8 months
The report underlined that occupational homicides have experienced a significant increase compared to the previous months, considering that 182 workers lost their lives in July and at least 159 in June.
The number of workers who lost their lives in the first eight months of 2023 was at least 1272.
