BLS occupational safety and health statistics, pursuant to SEC. 24 of the occupational safety and health act of 1970, and equivalent state laws

The Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics awarded a cooperative agreement totaling $118,893.98 to the Montana Department of Labor Industry on October 1, 2025, to support occupational safety and health statistics collection and analysis under the Compensation and Working Conditions program (CFDA 17.005).

The award funds the collection, analysis, and publication of occupational safety and health data, including work-related injuries, illnesses, fatalities, and work stoppages statistics. These data assist employers and policymakers in focusing workplace safety and health efforts and inform workers about occupational hazards. The cooperative agreement is effective through September 30, 2026.

Performance occurs in Montana. The Montana Department of Labor Industry, a state government entity within the Montana Department of Public Health, serves as the recipient. The organization administers multiple federal statistical programs for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including Current Employment Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.