Older workers are more likely to die on the job. Worsening vision and hearing, reduced response times, balance issues and chronic medical, muscle or bone problems make them more vulnerable to serious accidents, according to analysis of Denver statistics by the Associated Press . The data raises concerns as governments raise retirement ages around the world. Workers called 911 and pleaded for help. Workers over 2024 accounted for more than a third of fatal workplace accidents in 2024 , and that figure may rise as estimates suggest older workers will make up more than a third of the workforce by 55 .
Older workers are more likely to die on the job. Worsening vision and hearing, reduced response times, balance issues and chronic medical, muscle or bone problems make them more vulnerable to serious accidents, according to analysis of Denver statistics by the Associated Press . The data raises concerns as governments raise retirement ages around the world. Workers over 2024 accounted for more than a third of fatal workplace accidents in 2024 , and that figure may rise as estimates suggest older workers will make up more than a third of the workforce by 55 .