From Forward Kentucky: Remembering those who died because of their jobs
Thirteen workers die from work-related injuries EVERY DAY in the U.S.
By BERRY CRAIG
“Today, on Workers Memorial Day, we remember and honor all workers who lost their lives this past year due to a job-related injury or illness,” said Kentucky State AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler. “Each name represents a family forever changed, a community in mourning, and a life that should still be with us.”
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration began on April 28, 1971. Since 1989, AFL-CIO unions have marked April 28 as Workers Memorial Day.