Nevada Honors Fallen Workers on Workers' Memorial Day 2025

On Workers’ Memorial Day 2025, the Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA) and the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS) of the Nevada Department of Business and Industry’s Division of Industrial Relations (DIR), solemnly honor the workers who have lost their lives due to work-related injuries and illnesses in Nevada and across the nation.

Workers’ Memorial Day is observed annually on April 28 to commemorate the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, which providesevery worker the right to a safe and healthful workplace.

According to currently available data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 5,283 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2023, a 3.7% decrease from 5,486 in 2022. The fatal work injury rate also declined from 3.7 per 100,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) workers in 2022 to 3.5 in 2023. In Nevada, there were 57 fatal work injuries in 2023, down from 60 in 2022.

“Today, we pay tribute to the Nevadans who tragically did not return home from work,” said William Gardner, Chief Administrative Officer of Nevada OSHA. “Behind every statistic is a person—a family forever changed. Our mission is to prevent these losses through education, outreach, and enforcement. Every worker deserves to be safe on the job.”

“SCATS stands in remembrance of the lives lost and in solidarity with families, coworkers, and communities affected by these tragedies,” said Todd Schultz, Chief Administrative Officer of SCATS. “We are committed to supporting employers and workers with free training and consultation services that help identify risks and prevent workplace injuries. Together, we can build safer workplaces across Nevada.”  

Support and Resources for Workers and Families

Nevada OSHA and SCATS, through the Division of Industrial Relations, offer a range of resources for workers, employers, and families affected by workplace incidents:

• Kids’ Chance of Nevada
  Kids’ Chance provides college and technical school scholarships to children of workers who have been killed or seriously injured on the job in Nevada. Nationally, the organization has awarded over 9,300 scholarships totaling more than $33.2 million. Learn more at www.kidschance.org.
• Nevada Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS)
  SCATS offers no-cost workplace safety services to Nevada employers, including on-site consultations, safety program evaluations, and training workshops. The goal is to prevent injuries and improve workplace safety practices. Learn more at www.4safenv.state.nv.us.
• Nevada OSHA – Worker Protections and Complaint Process
  Workers who believe they’ve been exposed to unsafe conditions may report concerns to their employer or file a complaint with Nevada OSHA. Both state law (NRS 618.445) and federal law (Section 11(c) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act) prohibit employer retaliation. Complaints are confidential under NRS 618.341(3)(a).
  File a complaint online at www.osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, or call:
• Southern Nevada: (702) 486-9020
• Northern Nevada: (775) 688-3700

About the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations

The Nevada Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) is the state’s principal regulatory agency for workplace safety and worker protection. DIR consists of five sections: Nevada OSHA, Workers’ Compensation Section, Mechanical Compliance Section, Mine Safety and Training Section, and the Safety Consultation and Training Section (SCATS). These programs work together to protect Nevada’s workforce through education, enforcement, and support. For more information, visit http://dir.nv.gov.

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