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2025 Michigan Work-Related Deaths

Case Summary

The table below contains preliminary information about Michigan workers who have died in 2025 as a result of an injury sustained while at work. The information has been obtained from public media sources, MIOSHA and stakeholder reporters. MIFACE has not verified this information; verification may conclude that the death is out of scope.

A MIOSHA Program-Related fatality is determined by whether the individual who died was employed in an industry included in MIOSHA jurisdiction as defined in Public Act 154 of 1974, as amended and the fatality may be related to a MIOSHA standard.

Case Number

Date of Injury

Occupation Description    Incident County   MIOSHA Program Related #
030 02/25/2025 Supervisor A supervisor died after collapsing at work and being transported to the hospital.   St. Clair    
029 02/19/2025 Cattle Transport Truck Driver A cattle transport truck driver died after he was found unresponsive by his truck.   Allegan    
028 02/22/2025 Primary Service Representative A primary service representative died after suffering a heart attack.   St. Clair    
027 02/19/2025 Lead Installer A lead installer died at the office after experiencing a medical event.   Otsego    
026 02/13/2025 Supply Store Team Member A nursery, garden center, and farm supply store team member died after experiencing a medical event on a bus.   Muskegon    
025 02/12/2025 Senior Foreman A senior foreman pipefitter died during a trench cave-in.   Sanilac   04
024 02/10/2025 Roofer A roofer died as a result of an elevated fall from the roof of a residential building while cutting a tarp.   Grand Traverse   03
023 02/11/2025 Semi-truck Driver A semi-truck driver died after as a result of a crash involving a train.   Gratiot    
022 02/07/2025 Farmer A farmer was found unresponsive in the barn after taking care of a calf.   Sanilac    
021 02/05/2025 Semi-truck Driver A semi-truck driver died after committing suicide with a firearm.   Presque Isle    
020 02/03/2025 Press Operator A press operator was found unresponsive in their vehicle after their break.   Wayne    
019 02/03/2025 Parts Driver A parts driver died after suffering from a seizure in the shipping and receiving area.   Kent    
018 01/28/2025 Office Assistant A general office assistant died after a medical event at the office.   Ingham    
017 01/30/2025 School Bus Driver A school bus driver died as a result of a crash involving multiple vehicles.   Eaton    
016 01/28/2025 Gas Station Attendant A gas station attendant was found unresponsive.   Ingham    
015 01/20/2025 Donor Specialist A donor specialist driver died as a result of a traffic crash involving multiple vehicles.   Antrim    
014 01/13/2025 Business Owner A business owner of a marijuana growing facility was shot during a robbery.   Oakland    
013 01/16/2025 Laborer A laborer died after being struck by a metal pole.   Muskegon   02
012 01/13/2025 Maintenance Tech A maintenance tech was found unresponsive at a school.   Oakland    
011 01/14/2025 Box Truck Driver A box truck driver died as a result of a traffic crash involving multiple vehicles.   Calhoun    
010 01/04/2025 Sawmill Owner A sawmill owner died after being struck by a falling tree.   Hillsdale    
009 12/27/2024 Merchandiser A merchandiser was found unresponsive in the storage area at a customer location.   Montcalm    
008 01/07/2025 Operating Room Attendant An operating room attendant was found unresponsive in the hospital supply closet.   Oakland    
007 11/20/2024 Material Mover Supervisor  A material mover supervisor died after complications from a ground level fall after pulling crates off a stack.   Oakland    
006 01/08/2025 Financial Aid Officer A financial aid officer died after being struck by a vehicle.   Wayne    
005 01/07/2025 Assembly Manager An assembly manager died after a medical event.   Livingston    
004 01/06/2025 Flooring Contractor A flooring contractor business owner died after committing suicide with a firearm.   Kent    
003 01/03/2025 Cement Finisher A cement finisher died after using propane-powered equipment in an enclosed space without ventilation.   Lapeer   01
002 01/03/2025 Semi-truck Driver A semi-truck driver died after collapsing in a parking lot twice.   Eaton    
001 01/02/2025 Logistic Services Representative A logistics services representatives was found unresponsive in a gas station bathroom.   Arenac