ISIG: 164 workers lost their lives in June

The ISIG reported that 164 workers died in occupational murders across Turkey in June 2025.

According to the report, 164 workers lost their lives in occupational murders in just one month.

Data from the Workers’ Health and Work Safety Observatory (ISIG) show that the highest number of worker deaths occurred in Istanbul. The most common causes of death include traffic and shuttle accidents, being crushed, and falls from height.

Among those who lost their lives were 15 women and 149 men. In addition, 4 were refugees and 5 were migrant workers.

The sectors with the highest number of deaths were listed as follows:

Construction: 24%

Agriculture and forestry: 23%

Transportation: 10%

Municipal and general services: 10%

Mining: 5%