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Two child workers killed in construction collapse in Urfa

Two child workers killed in construction collapse in Urfa

Five workers were trapped under the debris of concrete and iron.

17 November 2025

Body of 75-year-old worker recovered eight days after Ordu quarry collapse

Body of 75-year-old worker recovered eight days after Ordu quarry collapse

Two workers were killed in the incident. Owner of the company and a manager have been formally arrested.

13 November 2025

'Businesses employ two children in place of one adult at same cost'

THREE CHILD WORKERS KILLED IN A WEEK

'Businesses employ two children in place of one adult at same cost'

Recent child worker deaths reflect government policies that push children into low-wage labor to sustain small and mid-sized businesses, argues Kansu Yıldırım from the Health and Safety Labor Watch.

23 October 2025 Nalin Öztekin

Workplace deaths from construction to agriculture: 206 workers killed on the job in September

Workplace deaths from construction to agriculture: 206 workers killed on the job in September

In September, nine of the workers who died on the job were children (three under the age of 14), 14 were women, and nine were refugee or migrant workers. Only one of the workers was a union member.

Six child workers under 14 killed on the job in Turkey in one month

Six child workers under 14 killed on the job in Turkey in one month

At least 192 workers were killed on the job in August, according to the Health and Safety Labor Watch.

10 September 2025

Syrian refugee worker killed after fall at construction site in Antalya

Syrian refugee worker killed after fall at construction site in Antalya

Molla Muhammed died after falling from a height of about four meters.

4 September 2025

Manager arrested after deadly factory fire in Kayseri

Manager arrested after deadly factory fire in Kayseri

The fire claimed the lives of three workers.

2 December 2024

Two workers killed in landslide at marble quarry on Marmara Island

Two workers killed in landslide at marble quarry on Marmara Island

Two workers were trapped under large marble blocks that slid down with the cascading earth.

25 November 2024

Worker seriously injured in Sakarya pasta factory explosion succumbs to injuries

Worker seriously injured in Sakarya pasta factory explosion succumbs to injuries

The number of the killed in the Sep 15 explosion has risen to five.

14 October 2024

At least 152 workers killed on the job in September

At least 152 workers killed on the job in September

The government has disclosed the number of work-related fatalities for the first time in a decade. Its figures were higher than what İSİG could identify.

Factory owners among detained in deadly pasta factory blast in Turkey

Factory owners among detained in deadly pasta factory blast in Turkey

Six individuals have been taken into custody as the investigation into the Sep 15 explosion continues.

19 September 2024

Suspected dust explosion at pasta factory in Sakarya kills one, injures dozens

Suspected dust explosion at pasta factory in Sakarya kills one, injures dozens

The explosion occurred at the factory of one of Turkey's leading pasta manufacturers. The Turkish Medical Association blames the incident on inadequate occupational safety measures.

16 September 2024

Sixteen-year-old dies in fall while working illegally on construction site

Sixteen-year-old dies in fall while working illegally on construction site

Despite legal protections, children continue to work in sectors that are prohibited or deemed unsafe, particularly in dangerous industries such as construction.

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Two workers killed in excavation collapse in Çanakkale

Three workers were left beneath the soil. One of them has survived.

137 workers killed on the job in November

137 workers killed on the job in November

The sector most affected by workplace accidents in November was construction and roadworks, where 40 workers lost their lives, according to the Health and Safety Labor Watch.

6 December 2023

Worker compelled to operate crane in severe winds killed after collapse

Worker compelled to operate crane in severe winds killed after collapse

Despite the alleged use of older machinery, a construction site in an industrial area in İstanbul remained operational despite strong winds, while all other sites halted their activities.

20 September 2023

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

Three agricultural workers killed in traffic accident

At least 52 agricultural and forestry workers were killed on the job last month, making up more than one fourth of all work-related deaths.

11 September 2023

Work-related death toll was 145 in May

Work-related death toll was 145 in May

730 workers were killed on the job in the first five months of the year. Construction and transportation industries were the sectors with the highest death toll, while traffic and accidents involving employee services were the most frequent causes of death.

At least 122 workers killed on the job in April

At least 122 workers killed on the job in April

The highest number of work-related deaths were recorded in the construction, accommodation and transportation sectors.