Gov.Beshear commemorates Workers Memorial Day

The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration and other agencies and labor groups observe Workers Memorial Day annually on April 28.

"As we come together to grieve with loved ones who have experienced a tragic loss and show support for those facing workplace illnesses or injuries, let's fully commit to making Kentucky workspaces safer to eliminate accidents altogether," Gov. Beshear said. 

"We each have a moral obligation to look out for one another as part of our faith and shared values, and Team Kentucky is working hard to ensure safer workspaces, so every worker can make it home safe to their loved ones at the end of the workday."

On average, about 15 workers die in the United States every day as a result of workplace injuries, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

The most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows there were 5,486 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2022, a 5.7% increase from 5,190 in 2021. 

Bureau data shows Kentucky recorded 71 work-related fatalities in 2022, down from 97 the previous year.