New York Workplace Injuries and Illnesses Decline

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:23 AM

Workplace injuries and illnesses at New York private businesses fell nearly 18 percent from 2014 to 2024, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. His report counted 122,400 incidents in 2024, or about two for every 100 workers. That’s below the national rate, but some jobs carry greater risk. Couriers and messengers had the highest reported […]

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