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OMB Control No:
1220-0133
ICR Reference No:
202503-1220-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202502-1220-002
Agency/Subagency:
DOL/BLS
Agency Tracking No:
Title:
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries
Type of Information Collection:
Extension without change of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
11/24/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
09/16/2025
Terms of Clearance:
No Terms of Clearance on November 2025 approval.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
11/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2025
Responses
16,072
0
15,810
Time Burden (Hours)
2,782
0
2,760
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries provides policymakers and the public with comprehensive, verifiable, and timely measures of fatal work injuries. Data are compiled from various sources including Federal, State, and local governments, the private sector and individuals and include information on how the incident occurred as well as various characteristics of the employers and the deceased worker. This information is used for surveillance of fatal work injuries and for developing prevention strategies.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 91 - 596 24
Name of Law: Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 15367
04/10/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 44717
09/16/2025
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
4
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - Federal Government
CFOI 1
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - Individuals
CFOI 1
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - Private Sector
CFOI-1
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries - State, local, and tribal government
CFOI 1, Attachment 2C
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Report
,
FAX requesting death certificates
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
16,072
15,810
0
262
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
2,782
2,760
0
22
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The overall increase in burden hours from 2,760 to 2,782 reflects an overall increase in the number of fatal occupational injuries during this period, which resulted in more follow-back questionnaires received.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$5,000,000
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
Yes
Part B of Supporting Statement
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
No
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
No
Agency Contact:
Tiffany Pinkney 202 691-6218 pinkney.tiffany@bls.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
09/16/2025