Each year, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the details of the number of injuries, illnesses, deaths that have occurred in the workplace during the last twelve months. The preliminary figures for the year 2013 have just been published and, like every year, it is the number of homicides which tops the number of accidents.
The good news this year is that the number of murders is down (395) compared to the previous year (475). But it is still surprising to realize that in the United States, we are more likely to be killed in the workplace than to die of an electrocution, the effects of drugs or alcohol or even death. ‘a fire or explosion. There is even a greater risk of dying from another individual than from a machine.
An anonymous, with a gun, in the office
In fact, workplace homicides rank fourth behind traffic accidents on the way to work, being struck by an object and fatal falls.
The statisticians of the Labor Office also looked at the profile of the perpetrator of the homicide, his weapon of choice and the day he prefers to carry out his action.
Intentional shootings come largely in first position (316) followed by the use of the dagger (38), fist brawls (20) and bombings (2). Co-workers are not the most violent (they were responsible for 70 murders). But it is unknown assailants (including thieves) who are responsible for the majority of accidents (198). Spouses and family members come in 3rd position (28).
As for the frequency of homicides, it is evenly distributed throughout the year, with despite everything small peaks in July, September and December. On the other hand, Monday seems the privileged day for assaults. So you now know when to take your days off!
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