By mid-April 2026, the General Labour Inspectorate reported a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents, according to Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova. Statistics indicate that 126 total accidents have been recorded through this period, a reduction from 157 reported during the same timeframe in 2025. Furthermore, fatal incidents decreased to 26, down from 36 in 2025.
Non-traumatic fatal incidents also showed a reduction, with 14 cases reported compared to 19 in the corresponding year. Asenova noted that data suggests 90% of workplace accidents are preventable if occupational safety rules are adhered to. The primary causes cited include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and being struck by falling objects.
As of mid-April 2026, the most high-risk sectors identified are construction, crop and livestock farming, metal product manufacturing, and trade. Sector-specific improvements were highlighted, particularly in construction, where reported accidents decreased from 12 by mid-April 2025 to six in April 2026. Land transport also showed
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