Homicide In this article, we’ll walk you through occupational fatality stats in the construction industry. These accidents have increased in number and changed in nature since 2011. The figures for the construction industry alone are shocking. What’s even more shocking is that many researchers believe these estimates undercount the true number of fatalities. Many people believe that the number of workplace accidents and occupational fatalities is underreported. Most data from the International Labor Organization underestimates the true number of accidents and fatalities. Most occupational fatalities are due to falls, falling objects, or similar accidents. But, there are many other ways to get injured on the job. They might not be the first things to come to mind, but workplace deaths due to suicides and unintentional overdoses can often be linked to workplace conditions.