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Workplace suicides rose from 196 cases in 2007 to 251 cases in 2008, an increase of 28 percent and the highest number ever reported by the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). Suicide counts based on CFOI generally include only those cases of suicide that occur on the work site and/or on work time. Suicides occurring outside of the workplace or not on work time may also be included, but only if documentation exists to establish a clear work relationship. CFOI counts are an imperfect measure of the number of suicides resulting from layoffs or other work-related reasons, since these suicides often occur away from the work site and therefore may not be included in our counts. Because suicidal behavior is generally multi-causal in nature, determining the motivation for suicidal behavior is extremely challenging and is beyond the scope of the CFOI program. Also see the article “An Analysis of Workplace Suicides, 1992-2001” by Stephen Pegula accessed at http://www.bls.gov/opub/cwc/sh20040126ar01p1.htm. |
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