By mid-April 2026, General Labour Inspectorate Executive Director Ekaterina Asenova reported a decline in the overall number of workplace accidents. Data indicates that 126 accidents have been reported to date, a reduction from the 157 recorded during the same period in 2025. Fatal workplace incidents dropped to 26, down from 36 in the corresponding 2025 period.
Furthermore, non-traumatic fatal incidents were reported at 14 cases, compared to 19 in the previous year. Asenova noted that statistics suggest 90% of workplace accidents are preventable through adherence to occupational safety regulations. Common causes cited include crushing, entrapment, falls from height, and impact from falling objects.
According to Labour Inspectorate data, construction, crop and
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