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# Workplace Deaths

All time
Workplace deaths in 2021 fell to lowest recorded level
39 people died in workplace incidents last year, with 17 deaths caused by vehicles
Almost half of all workplace deaths last year were on farms
Garda investigation launched after man in his 50s dies in workplace incident
55 people died while at work last year
Farming is most dangerous job as workplace deaths increase
Farm deaths increase in 2010
Government approves preparation of "corporate manslaughter" bill