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Serious Workplace Accidents in Girona Reach Highest Level in Six Years

Girona's regions record 19 serious accidents in the first quarter, a record high signaling concerns over prevention and working conditions.

Generic image of a safety helmet on a construction site in Catalonia.
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Generic image of a safety helmet on a construction site in Catalonia.

Girona's regions have recorded 19 serious workplace accidents in the first quarter of 2026, matching 2023 and marking the highest level in six years for this period.

Girona's regions have recorded 19 serious workplace accidents during the first quarter of 2026, matching 2023 and marking the highest level in six years for this period, according to data from the Ministry of Labor and Social Economy. Although the total number of workplace accidents has remained stable since 2022, serious injuries are on the rise this year, refocusing attention on working conditions and prevention.
Between January and March of this year, 2,528 workplace accidents with sick leave occurred in the Girona demarcation. Of these, 2,507 were minor, 19 serious, and two fatal. The overall figure is practically identical to previous years (2,530 in 2025 and 2,474 in 2024), but serious accidents have notably increased compared to the previous two years (11 in 2024 and 13 in 2025).
Of the total accidents, 2,243 occurred within the workplace, and 285 happened during the commute to or from work (accidents "in itinere"). The majority (2,507) were classified as "minor".
Trade unions UGT and CCOO agree that the accident rate in Girona is linked to the region's economic structure, temporary employment, and deficiencies in prevention. A spokesperson for UGT highlights issues with subcontracting in sectors like construction, leading to a lack of preventive coordination, and warns about long working hours and insufficient rest in the hospitality industry.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for CCOO attributes the problem to the prevalence of low-quality service and industrial sectors, which have higher accident rates than the Catalan average, as well as the meat industry and seasonal tourism. Both unions emphasize the need to strengthen prevention and consider psychosocial risks and mental health in the workplace.
At the Catalan level, 23,024 workplace accidents with sick leave were recorded in the first quarter of 2026, a figure similar to recent years. However, serious accidents have risen to 137 cases. The total workplace fatalities stand at 27, with an increase in commuting-related incidents (8 fatalities).
Nationally, 143,833 workplace accidents with sick leave have been recorded, remaining at levels similar to recent years. Total fatalities have increased to 170 people. Accidents "in itinere" continue an upward trend, with 21,245 cases and 24 deaths across Spain in this first quarter.

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