One in six workplace accidents in the construction sector proves fatal for workers, according to a report by the Institute of Public Health (ISHP), which studied workplace accidents from 2018 to 2023.

Experts highlight that fatalities from workplace accidents have been on the rise in recent years. In just five years, 194 people lost their lives while at work. On average, 180 workers are injured annually, 30 of whom die as a result.

The most at-risk sectors for workplace accidents include mining, electricity, construction, manufacturing enterprises, and road accidents.

According to the study’s data, 2019 recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 38 workers losing their lives. In contrast, 2023 saw a slight decrease in both the total number of workplace accidents and those with fatal outcomes.

In 2023, 168 workplace accidents were classified and confirmed, with 30 resulting in fatalities. Among these, 40 were road accidents classified as workplace incidents under legal definitions, 9 of which were fatal.

In the European Union, 22.5% of fatal workplace accidents occur in construction—a trend similarly observed in Albania, where the mortality rate in this sector remains significantly high