More people died at work in Cork in 2023 than any other county

Farming and construction are still the most dangerous sectors 

Farming remained the most deadly sector with 16 deaths in 2023, followed by construction with 11 deaths. Picture: David Patterson

Forty-three people died in work-related incidents last year, with more people dying at work in Cork than any other county, new data from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) shows.

Farming remained the most deadly sector with 16 deaths in 2023, followed by construction with 11 deaths.