They are: Dionel Figueroa Calunga, 52 years old, with 70% burns, reported in critical condition; Francisco Díaz Urquiza, 60 years old, with 24% burns, reported in very serious condition; and Hermes Rojas Campos, 52 years old, with 24% burns, reported in serious condition. The injured workers are "hemodynamically stable, without hypovolemic shock, maintaining urine output and afebrile. They are currently undergoing treatment."
Workplace Accidents in Cuba
Work-related fatalities in Cuba increased in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, even though the total number of incidents decreased by 3.8% during the same timeframe.
Although the absolute number of fatalities only rose by two people—25 deaths this year versus 23 in 2023—the percentage increase is significant at 8.7%.
The report titled Work Protection: Selected Indicators, published this Monday by the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), detailed that between January and June of this year, 851 workplace accidents were recorded. This represents 34 fewer incidents than the 885 that occurred during the same period in 2023.
The sectors most affected by these fatalities were Transportation, Storage, and Communications with six deaths; Agriculture, Livestock, Hunting, and Forestry with four fatalities; and Manufacturing Industries, Electricity, Gas, and Water Supply, and Commerce, each with three deaths.
In May, the ONEI reported that the number of workplace accidents in 2023 had decreased compared to 2022, although the number of fatalities remained unchanged.
Last year concluded with a total of 1,491 workplace accidents, representing a 10.6% decline compared to the previous year.
Understanding the Rise in Workplace Fatalities in Cuba
As workplace fatalities in Cuba have seen an uptick, it is crucial to understand the underlying causes and what measures can be taken to prevent future incidents. Below are some frequently asked questions and answers to shed light on this pressing issue.
What are the main sectors affected by workplace fatalities in Cuba?
The main sectors affected are Transportation, Storage, and Communications; Agriculture, Livestock, Hunting, and Forestry; Manufacturing Industries; Electricity, Gas, and Water Supply; and Commerce.
How many workplace accidents were recorded in the first half of 2024?
A total of 851 workplace accidents were recorded in the first half of 2024.
Has the number of workplace accidents increased or decreased compared to previous years?
The number of workplace accidents has decreased by 3.8% compared to the same period in 2023, but the number of fatalities has increased.