Fatality Incident Rates Data - by IndustryCensus of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI)
The tables on this page are produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and provide information about the rate, per 100,000 workers, by industry in California.
About Fatality Incidence Rates
Fatality incidence rates provide a standardized measure of risk, typically expressed as the number of fatalities per 100,000 workers. By adjusting for workforce size, these rates enable meaningful comparisons across industries and occupations that may differ significantly in scale. This distinction is critical, as larger industries may have higher numbers of fatalities but lower relative risk, while smaller industries may have fewer fatalities but substantially higher risk levels. Together, counts and rates offer a more complete and accurate understanding of workplace safety, supporting data-driven decision-making, targeted prevention efforts, and improved worker protection.