June 2026 report: 228 workers died in work accidents

Turkey recorded a grim toll of 228 work-related deaths in June 2026, according to a report released by the Workers' Health and Safety Council (İSİG).

The İSİG report, titled "June 2026 Work Accident Report," underscores the persistent issues of precarious working conditions and inadequate oversight that continue to claim lives across the country. The data reveals that out of the 228 fatalities, 218 were men and 10 were women. The report also drew attention to the deaths of vulnerable groups, with 6 child laborers and 14 migrant or refugee workers losing their lives while on the job during the month.

Analysis of the deaths by sector shows that agriculture and forestry, along with construction and road work, were the most dangerous, each accounting for 54 fatalities, representing 24 percent of the total. Transportation followed with 24 deaths (11 percent), metal industry with 19 deaths (8 percent), and municipal/general services with 14 deaths (6 percent).

The primary causes of these fatal accidents are attributed to a chain of negligence. "Crushing" incidents led to 24 percent of the deaths, while falls from height and traffic/service accidents each accounted for 15 percent. Istanbul, a major industrial and population hub, reported the highest number of work-related deaths with 26 fatalities, followed by Bursa with 11. Other cities with significant numbers include Kütahya and Şanlıurfa (9 each), and Antalya and Samsun (7 each).