A report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) indicates that over half of the 260 workplace fatalities involving children under 18 from 2013 to 2023 lack information on the cause of death or the industry in which the child was employed. The report, released on September 29, 2026, states that an average of 24 children died each year due to work-related incidents during this period. The absence of detailed data highlights significant gaps in child labor information in the United States.
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Government report reveals data gaps in US child labor fatalities
A GAO report released on September 29, 2026, found that more than half of the 260 child labor fatalities between 2013 and 2023 lacked details on the cause of death or the industry involved. The report indicates an average of 24 children under 18 died each year from work-related incidents during this time.
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Key data missing for half of US child labor deaths, official report finds
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Government report reveals data gaps in US child labor fatalities