Key data missing for half of US child labor deaths, official report finds
Summary
A government report found that more than half of work-related deaths of children under 18 in the US lack detailed information about the cause or industry involved. The report highlights problems in data collection and enforcement of child labor laws, with many violations occurring in industries like food services and agriculture.Key Facts
- From 2013 to 2023, an average of 24 children under 18 died each year from work accidents.
- Over half of the 260 child death cases had missing details about cause of death or the work industry.
- Of the deaths with reported industries, 75% happened in agriculture.
- Two-thirds of deaths with known causes were due to transportation incidents.
- Since January 2025, the Department of Labor's cooperation with other federal agencies on child labor enforcement has decreased.
- Most child labor law violations between 2015 and 2025 involved 14- and 15-year-olds working longer or later than allowed.
- 62% of violations occurred in the accommodation and food services industry.
- The number of minors working illegally rose from 1,012 in 2015 to 5,272 in 2025.
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