New York’s workplaces are getting safer — but not everywhere — according to a new report from state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
The report found workplace injuries and illnesses dropped nearly 18% over the last decade, down to about 122,000 cases in 2024.
That means fewer than two out of every 100 workers got hurt or sick on the job in 2024 — better than the national average.
But some industries are still seeing higher numbers.
Transportation and warehousing top the list at four per 100 workers who were injured or fell ill on the job.
Couriers and messengers had it worst of all, with more than seven out of every 100 who got hurt or sick on the job.
DiNapoli is calling on high-risk industries to strengthen safety practices on the job, saying it could cut down on business disruptions and, more importantly, protect workers’ health and lives.
“New York’s private sector workplaces have become safer over the last decade,” DiNapoli said in a statement. “These improvements are meaningful, considering the size of New York’s workforce and the ripple effects these incidents can have on business operations and economic activity. However, some industries have a persistently high rate of injuries and illnesses. Strengthening safety practices in workplaces with chronically high injuries and illnesses can reduce workplace disruptions and, most importantly, protect workers’ health and lives.”