According to the Forensic Medicine Organization, 2,115 people lost their lives due to accidents in workplaces last year. Ali Ziaei, head of the crime scene investigation group at the Forensic Medicine Organization, told ILNA news agency that this figure represents an 11.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Ziaei stated that out of the total workplace accident fatalities last year, 2,094 were men and 21 were women. The ranking of provinces has also been announced, with Tehran having the highest number of fatalities at 414, followed by Isfahan with 172, Razavi Khorasan with 147, and Mazandaran with 138. In contrast, the provinces with the lowest fatalities were Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad with three, Ilam with nine, and Zanjan with ten. The highest number of injured workers was reported in Tehran with 3,038, including 239 women and 2,799 men, followed by Isfahan with 2,896 (171 women and 2,725 men) and Razavi Khorasan with 2,343 (119 women and 2,224 men). The statistics provided by the Forensic Medicine Organization and the Ministry of Labor regarding workplace accident fatalities have always faced criticism from the labor community. Some experts believe that the lack of registered employment contracts, the absence of insurance for many workers, and the failure to report accidents by employers contribute to the inaccuracy of workplace accident statistics in the country. In this context, Farshad Ismaili, a labor issues expert in Iran, previously stated on his social media account that based on the data he extracted, 'more than 77 accidents threaten workers' lives daily.' Ismaili emphasized that the average of 28,000 recorded accidents per year is significantly lower than the actual situation in society, indicating that the real figures are higher. Furthermore, the prevention of independent labor unions and syndicates in Iran can be seen as another factor contributing to the lack of accurate oversight regarding employment contracts, workplace safety levels, and their legal structures. Workers remain at risk; 414 people died in workplace accidents in Tehran province. Raisi claimed a decrease in traffic accidents; police stated that the accident statistics are 'horrific.' Insecure workplaces; '90 workers' died in East Azerbaijan over 11 months. Consequences of unsafe workshops; the death and injury of two stone mine workers in Zirkoh due to gas poisoning. Life for bread; 65% of workers earn less than the minimum wage, and 76% of the injured had no insurance. Unsafe workshops are a death trap for workers; '11 workers' died and were injured in five days.
Forensic Medicine Reports 2,115 Deaths in Workplace Accidents
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 individuals died from workplace accidents last year, marking an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of fatalities were men, with Tehran province having the highest death toll. This issue highlights ongoing concerns about worker safety and the lack of accurate reporting and oversight in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
The Forensic Medicine Organization reported that 2,115 people died from workplace accidents in the past year, which is an 11.3% increase from the previous year. The majority of fatalities were men, with Tehran province recording the highest number of deaths.
- Tehran had the highest number of fatalities at 414.
- 76% of the injured workers had no insurance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a history of labor rights issues, with many workers lacking proper contracts and insurance, leading to underreported workplace accidents. The absence of independent labor unions exacerbates these problems.
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