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 $152,449.71 to the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation on October 1, 2025, under the Compensation and Working Conditions program (CFDA 17.005) to collect and compile occupational safety and health statistics pursuant to Section 24 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and equivalent state laws. The award funds statistical data gathering, analysis, and reporting on work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities affecting South Carolina workers, enabling employers and policymakers to direct workplace safety efforts and informing workers about occupational hazards. Performance runs through September 30, 2026, with all work performed in South Carolina. The Bureau of Labor Statistics enters into annual cooperative agreements with state and local governments to support this statistical program; awards are executed with an October 1 effective date following application submission through GrantSolutions and negotiation of specific deliverables and costs. The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation serves as the state's designated agency for administering occupational safety and health programs.