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Use the information in this table to build hazard awareness and prevent risk for similar occurrences in your workplace. This table shares preliminary details about many of the fatalities reported to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. These descriptions reflect information provided to MIOSHA at the initial report of the incident and are not the result of the official MIOSHA investigation.
When available, MIFACE Summaries of MIOSHA Inspections will be included at the end of the description.
FATALITY NUMBER |
DATE |
OCCUPATION |
AGE |
TYPE OF INCIDENT |
DESCRIPTION |
INCIDENT LOCATION (CITY) |
| 1. | 1/3/2025 | Cement Finisher | 43 | Inhalation | On January 3, 2025, two cement finishers were grinding and polishing a concrete floor in a customer's pole barn. When the employer had not heard from them by 8:30 p.m., he contacted the homeowner, who found both employees unconscious. One was hospitalized in critical condition. The 43-year-old victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The employees had used propane-powered equipment in the enclosed barn without ventilation. |
Almont |
| 2. | 1/16/2025 | Laborer | 42 | Struck by | On January 16, 2025, a 42-year-old laborer was pulling a trailer with a side-by-side Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) when the trailer came off the hitch. The trailer’s tongue went underneath the truck causing it to collide with a stationary metal pole. The pole penetrated the cab of the truck fatally injuring the victim. | Ravenna |
| 3. | 2/10/2025 | Roofer |
29 |
Fall (from elevation) |
On February 10, 2025, a 29-year-old roofer was working on a residential roof. The roof of this home was covered with plywood and tarps. The victim went on the roof to remove the tarp. While the victim was cutting the tarp, the victim fell approximately 20 feet onto their head. The victim was found on the ground wearing a harness. The victim was pronounced deceased at the worksite. | Traverse City |
| 4. | 2/12/2025 | Senior Foreman Pipefitter | 34 | Cave-in |
On February 12, 2025, a 34-year-old senior foreman pipefitter was performing underground piping when the trench caved in burying the victim. The employee died as a result of the injuries at the worksite. | Carsonville |
There were 32 MIOSHA-related deaths in 2024. 2009 saw the lowest number with 24.
If you need help or assistance in ensuring your workplace is safe, MIOSHA is here with resources to help. The Consultation Education and Training (CET) Division provides workplace safety and health training and consultations to employers and employees throughout Michigan free of charge. Contact CET today at 800-866-4674 or submit a request online.
Every life is precious. Our mutual goal must be that every employee goes home at the end of every shift unharmed.
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