At a glance
During 2000–2019, 201 commercial fishing deaths due to traumatic injury occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. There was an overall decreasing trend over this 20-year period.
Trends in Gulf of Mexico Commercial Fishing Fatalities, 2000-2019
Decade | Annual Average |
---|---|
2000-2009 | 11.5 |
2010-2019 | 8.6 |
Quick Stats
During 2000-2019, 201 Commercial Fishermen Died in the Gulf of Mexico.
Types of Incidents Causing FatalitiesA
- Fall Overboard (83, 41%)
- Vessel Disaster (76, 38%)
- Onboard Fatality (31, 15%)
- Diving Fatality (11, 5%)
Top Three Causes of Death
- Drowning (164, 82%)
- Blunt Force Trauma (20, 10%)
- Unintentional Overdose (3, 2%)
Fisheries with the Most Fatalities
- Shrimp (103, 51%)
- Snapper/Grouper (21, 10%)
- Oyster (15, 7%)
Content Source:
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- Percentages may not sum to 100 due to rounding
- NIOSH Commercial Fishing Incident Database