Case Summary
The table below contains preliminary information about Michigan workers who have died in 2021 as a result of an injury sustained while at work. The information has been obtained from public media sources, MIOSHA and stakeholder reporters. MIFACE has not verified this information; verification may conclude that the death is out of scope.
A MIOSHA Program-Related fatality is determined by whether the individual who died was employed in an industry included in MIOSHA jurisdiction as defined in Public Act 154 of 1974, as amended and the fatality may be related to a MIOSHA standard.
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Case Number |
Date of Injury |
Occupation | Description | County |
| 153. |
01/15/2021 |
Welder | A welder died of complications from thermal burns. |
Washtenaw |
| 152. | 01/8/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died from substance abuse. | Wayne |
| 151. | 09/18/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died in a single motor vehicle crash. | Wayne |
| 150. | 11/24/2021 | Business Owner | A business owner died from a fall from a ladder. | Muskegon |
| 149. | 12/18/2021 | Business Owner | A business owner died of complications from a fall. | Ingham |
| 148. | 11/12/2021 | Mechanic | A mechanic was crushed by a vehicle he was working on. | Wayne |
| 147. | 06/22/2021 | Mechanic | A mechanic died due to a vehicle fire. | Jackson |
| 146. | Unknown | Farmer | A farmer died of complications from being kicked in the head by a horse. | Hillsdale |
| 145. | 11/11/2021 |
Farmer |
A farmer died of complications from being crushed by his tractor. | Lapeer |
| 144. | 11/26/2021 | Builder Developer | A builder developer committed suicide. | Oakland |
| 143. | 11/23/2021 | Welder | A welder died of complications from a fall. | Washtenaw |
| 142. | 12/02/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died in a motor vehicle crash. | Genesee |
| 141. | 12/06/2021 | Contractor | A contractor died when he fell from a ladder. | Wayne |
| 140. | 12/16/2021 | Pest Control Specialist | A pest control specialist died in a motor vehicle crash. | Montcalm |
| 139. | 11/09/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was crushed by his tractor. | Montcalm |
| 138. | 11/30/2021 | Referee | A volleyball referee died of complications from a fall from an elevated stand. | Ingham |
| 137. | 03/20/2021 | Supervisor | A supervisor died when he was struck by a falling tree and falling from an elevated platform. | St.Joseph |
| 136. | 11/05/2021 | Insulation Contractor | An insulation contractor died in a motor vehicle crash. | Hillsdale |
| 135. | 11/05/2021 | Insulation Contractor | An insulation contractor died in a motor vehicle crash. | Hillsdale |
| 134. | 12/31/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died of complications from a motor vehicle crash. | Osceola |
| 133. | 12/22/2021 | General Contractor | A general contractor died from a drug overdose. | Calhoun |
| 132. | 01/26/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died of complications from a fall. | Macomb |
| 131. | 06/25/2021 | Marketing Vice President | A marketing vice president died in a motor vehicle crash. | Oakland |
| 130. | 04/23/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died of complications from a fall from a ladder. | Ingham |
| 129. | 09/12/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was crushed by his tractor. | Oakland |
| 128. | 06/07/2021 | Farmer | A farmer committed suicide. | Alpena |
| 127. | 11/19/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died from a drug overdose. | Livingston |
| 126. | 09/15/2021 | Roofer | A roofer committed suicide. | Lapeer |
| 125. | 03/20/2021 | Nurse Aid | A nurse aid died of complications from a fall. | Ionia |
| 124. | 10/09/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died when his tractor was struck by a vehicle. | Ottawa |
| 123. | 03/08/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died from hypothermia. | Osceola |
| 122. | 06/20/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was electrocuted. | Berrien |
| 121. | 08/12/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died of complications of a fall. | Grand Traverse |
| 120. | 09/23/2021 | Installer | An installer died from carbon monoxide toxicity. | St.Clair |
| 119. | 06/05/2021 | Laborer | A laborer committed suicide. | Kent |
| 118. | 08/10/2021 | Business Owner | A business owner died form a drug overdose. | Ingham |
| 117. | 08/31/2021 | Construction Worker | A construction worker died when he was struck by a motor vehicle. | Marquette |
| 116. | 02/25/2021 | Hotel Employee | A hotel employee died from a drug overdose. | Ottawa |
| 115. | 07/18/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died of medical complications of a substance abuse. | Calhoun |
| 114. | 05/09/2021 | Photographer | A photographer died of complications from a fall. | Wayne |
| 113. | 05/25/2021 | Garbage Truck Driver | A garbage truck driver died in a a motor vehicle crash. | Calhoun |
| 112. | 04/01/1987 | Manufacturing Line Worker | A manufacturing line worker died of complications from a fall. | Barry |
| 111. | 08/23/2021 | Painter | A painter died when he fell from a scaffold. | Macomb |
| 110. | 08/13/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died when he was pinned under a tree. | Tuscola |
| 109. | 09/02/2021 | Assistant Manager | An assistant manager died in a motor vehicle crash. | Charlevoix |
| 108. | 05/17/2021 | Pilot | A pilot died in an aircraft crash. | Midland |
| 107. | 08/24/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died in a single motor vehicle crash. | Kent |
| 106. | 10/08/2021 | Postal Service Worker | A postal service worker died in a motor vehicle crash. | Grand Traverse |
| 105. | 07/05/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died after losing control of his semi-truck. | Berrien |
| 104. | 09/04/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was run over by his tractor. | Kent |
| 103. | 03/19/2021 | Proprietor | A proprietor died of complications from a fall. | Kalamazoo |
| 102. | 11/15/2021 | Journeyman | A journeyman died of complications from a fall. | Genesee |
| 101. | 09/18/2021 | Farm Hand | A farm hand died from a drug overdose. | Gladwin |
| 100. | 11/12/2021 | Laborer | A laborer died from a drug overdose. | Calhoun |
| 99. | 11/02/2021 | Security Guard | A security guard died was killed in a homicide. | Kent |
| 98. | 09/04/2021 | Consulting Business Owner | A consulting business owner died from complications of being struck by a trailer. | Kent |
| 97. | 11/15/2021 | Pilot | A pilot in training died in an aircraft crash. | Charlevoix |
| 96. | 08/31/2021 | Tow Truck Driver | A tow truck driver died in a motor vehicle crash. | Wayne |
| 95. | 03/16/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was run over by his tractor. | Montcalm |
| 94. | 09/20/2021 | Groundskeeper | A groundskeeper was killed in a homicide. | Ingham |
| 93. | 10/08/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died when a trailer rolled over him. | Calhoun |
| 92. | 10/20/2021 | Carpenter | A carpenter was killed in a homicide. | Clare |
| 91. | 10/09/2021 | Roofer | A roofer died from a fall from a roof. | Wayne |
| 90. | 11/22/2021 | Farmer | A farmer was crushed underneath agricultural equipment. | Kent |
| 89. | 10/05/2021 | Crossing Guard | A crossing guard died of complications from being struck by a vehicle. | Kent |
| 88. | 09/01/2021 | Laborer | A laborer committed suicide. | Ionia |
| 87. | 08/05/2021 | Construction Business Owner | A construction business owner died when he was run over by a skid steer. | Menominee |
| 86. | 09/19/2021 | Night Auditor | A night auditor died from a drug overdose. | Genesee |
| 85. | 03/12/2021 | Carpenter | A carpenter was killed in a homicide. | Clare |
| 84. | 11/15/2021 | Pilot | A pilot died in an aircraft crash. | Charlevoix |
| 83. | 11/17/2021 | Driver/Laborer | A driver/laborer died after being involved in a single motor vehicle crash. | Washtenaw |
| 82. | 08/29/2021 | University Employee | A university employee committed suicide. | Kalamazoo |
| 81. | 08/04/2021 | Landscaper | A landscaper died after he lost control of his dump truck which crashed. | Iosco |
| 80. | 11/13/2021 | Pilot | A pilot died in an aircraft crash. | Charlevoix |
| 79. | 02/12/2021 | Store Clerk | A store clerk committed suicide. | Bay |
| 78. | 04/08/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died when he was struck by a semitruck. | Monroe |
| 77. | 08/5/2021 | Police Officer | A police officer was killed in a homicide. | Kalamazoo |
| 76. | 07/28/2021 | Tree Business Owner | A tree business owner died from complications of thermal burns he sustained during a fire of his workshop. | Jackson |
| 75. | 08/09/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died after he was crushed while unloading a trailer. | Jackson |
| 74. | 02/07/2021 | Maintenance Worker | A maintenance worker commited suicide. | Houghton |
| 73. | 08/30/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died in a multiple vehicle crash. | Washtenaw |
| 72. | 05/11/2021 | Veterinary Technician | A veterinary technician died from complications of bee sting. | Kent |
| 71. | 02/10/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died due to complications from being kicked by a bull. | St. Clair |
| 70. | 02/01/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died after he was run over by his tractor. | Kalamazoo |
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69. |
05/23/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died died after he lost control of his truck. | Ottawa |
| 68. | 03/21/2021 | Daycare Worker | A daycare worker died following a motor vehicle crash. | Grand Traverse |
| 67. | 07/16/2021 | Electrician | An electrician died from a drug overdose. | Wayne |
| 66. | 06/24/2021 | Die Maker | A die maker died from a drug overdose. | Macomb |
| 65. | 06/23/2021 | Production Supervisor | A production supervisor died from a drug overdose. | Kent |
| 64. | 06/07/2021 | Farmer | A farmer died after being struck by a tractor. | Gratiot |
| 63. | 03/12/2021 | Construction Worker | A construction worker died from injuries sustained from a fall from height. | Wayne |
| 62. | 04/30/2021 | Delivery Driver | A delivery driver died following a motor vehicle crash. | Genesee |
| 61. | 06/01/2021 | Milk Truck Driver | A milk truck driver died after being involved in a single motor vehicle crash. | Midland |
| 60. | 01/14/2021 | Uber Driver | A rideshare driver was killed in a homicide. | Wayne |
| 59. | 04/04/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died after being involved in a single motor vehicle crash. | Ingham |
| 58. | 02/20/2021 | Tree Cutter | A tree trimmer died when he was struck by a falling tree. | Ionia |
| 57. | 1/29/2021 | Truck Driver | A truck driver died in a multiple vehicle crash. | Oakland |
| 56. | 01/21/2021 | Rideshare Driver | A rideshare driver was killed in a homicide. | Wayne |
| 55. | 01/19/2021 | Restaurant Manager | A restaurant manager was killed in a homicide. | Saginaw |
| 54. | 12/09/2021 | State Police Sergeant | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Lapeer |
| 53. | 09/28/2021 | Correction Transportation Officer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Gratiot |
| 52. | 11/06/2021 | Fire Chief | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Mecosta |
| 51. | 12/11/2021 | Direct Care Worker | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Washtenaw |
| 50. | 12/05/2021 | Registered Nurse | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Newyago |
| 49. | 11/03/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 48. | 09/11/2021 | Correctional Deputy | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Shiawasse |
| 47. | 07/07/2021 | Diver | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Allegan |
| 46. | 08/29/2021 | Radiological Technician | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Ingham |
| 45. | 01/09/2021 | Direct Support Professional | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Washtenaw |
| 44. | 12/04/2021 | Corrections Officer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Ionia |
| 43. | 11/25/2021 | Corrections Officer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Ionia |
| 42. | 10/12/2021 | Production Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Calhoun |
| 41. | 03/30/2021 | Laborer/Welder | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Sanilac |
| 40. | 04/27/2021 | Sergeant, Corrections Shift Supervisor | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Muskegon |
| 39. | 08/14/2021 | Owner/Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Grand Traverse |
| 38. | 10/11/2021 | Lead Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Cass |
| 37. | 09/14/2021 | Sales Branch Manager | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Jackson |
| 36. | 01/09/2021 | Corrections Officer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Ionia |
| 35. | 11/24/2021 | Set-up Technician | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Kent |
| 34. | 11/12/2021 | Owner | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 33. | 11/10/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Washtenaw |
| 32. | 11/05/2021 | Traffic Regulator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Oscoda |
| 31. | 10/18/2021 | Ground Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Oakland |
| 30. | 10/17/2021 | Splicer Specialist Leader | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 29. | 9/27/2021 | Truck Driver | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 28. | 3/18/21 | Machine Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Livingston |
| 27. | 9/8/2021 | Lineman | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Lake |
| 26. | 9/1/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Benzie |
| 25. | 8/31/2021 | Superintendent | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Iron |
| 24. | 4/2/2021 | General Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 23. | 8/27/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Van Buren |
| 22. | 8/19/2021 | Millwright | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Calhoun |
| 21. | 8/24/2021 | Sand and Gravel Pit Manager | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Isabella |
| 20. | 8/17/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 19. | 8/14/2021 | Climber | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Kent |
| 18. | 8/16/2021 | Owner | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Allegan |
| 17. | 8/16/2021 | Truck Driver | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | St. Joseph |
| 16. | 8/5/2021 | Grinder Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Menominee |
| 15. | 7/21/2021 | Maintenance Technician | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Oakland |
| 14. | 7/16/2021 | Electrician | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 13. | 7/9/2021 | Laborer | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Kent |
| 12. | 6/29/2021 | Lineman | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Wayne |
| 11. | 1/29/2021 | Licensed Practical Nurse | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Oakland |
| 10. | 6/11/2021 | Truck Driver | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Kent |
| 9. | 5/17/2021 | Owner | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Tuscola |
| 8. | 4/23/2021 | Landscaping | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Livingston |
| 7. | 3/15/2021 | Office Administrator/Medical Assistant | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Monroe |
| 6. | 2/15/2021 | Licensed Practical Nurse | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Alpena |
| 5. | 4/21/2021 | Crane Operator | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Macomb |
| 4. | 4/21/2021 | General Help | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Allegan |
| 3. | 4/6/2021 | Owner | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Iron |
| 2. | 1/21/21 | Drilling Hand | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Oceana |
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1/13/21 |
Flagger | MIOSHA Program-Related Fatality. Please access information here. | Iron |