The decade-long trend remained relatively flat
NFPA reports modest annual fluctuation but a relatively flat trendline over the latest ten-year period. The 2023 total matched the decade’s annual average rather than showing a sustained decline.
Fatalities occurred in varied locations
Construction or maintenance sites accounted for 37 deaths, residences or housing locations for 33, and industrial premises for 24. The figures show that occupational electrical risk is not confined to a single trade or setting.
Why the update matters
The study reinforces the importance of electrical training, de-energization and protective practices. Its figures measure U.S. occupational fatalities rather than the performance of any individual product.