Utah workers are killed on the job far less often than in most states, according to a new census of workplace injuries released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In 2017, 43 Utahns died from workplace injuries — down from 44 the year before, data show.
That was a rate of 2.9 deaths per 100,000 full-time workers, or 21 percent lower than the national average of 3.5.
Three states tied for the lowest rate nationally at 1.6 fatal injuries per 100,000: Nevada, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.