Construction Fatalities Drop, but Trucking Deaths Continue to Rise, DWC Says

While the number of workplace fatalities nationwide has remained about the same in recent years, the number in Texas has declined, particularly in the high-risk construction business, says a new report from the Texas Division of Workers' Compensation. All is not rosy, though. The number of deaths in the Texas trucking business continues to rise, fueling concerns that distracted driving is leading to more accidents and more workers' compensation claims. Construction companies have made some strides in safety in recent years, but driving-related — not so much, said Jere...