Calculate the True Cost of Workplace Injuries and Incidents
Estimate the true cost of workplace injuries with our OSHA injury and incident cost calculator. Uncover direct and indirect costs to better understand risk and improve safety planning.
Formula:(Incidents × 200,000) ÷ Total Hours Worked
Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART)
DART Rate
—
per 100 FTE
Total DART Cases
—
combined
Formula:((Days Away + Restricted) × 200,000) ÷ Hours Worked
Severity Rate & Lost Workday Rate
Severity Rate
—
lost days / 200K hrs
Avg Days/Incident
—
days per case
Formula:(Lost Workdays × 200,000) ÷ Total Hours Worked
Cost of Incident Calculator
🏥 Direct Costs
🔍 Indirect & Hidden Costs
Admin, productivity loss, morale, etc.
📊 Indirect Cost Multiplier (NSC/OSHA Method)
Estimated Total Cost
$—
Direct + Indirect
Revenue Needed to Cover
$—
at 5% profit margin
Why indirect costs matter: OSHA and NSC research shows for every $1 in direct costs, businesses incur $3–$5 in indirect costs — lost productivity, retraining, morale, and administration.
Industry Benchmarks (BLS 2023)
Compare your TRIR to national averages by industry.
Industry
Avg TRIR
Target
Construction
2.5
< 1.5
Manufacturing
3.1
< 1.8
Oil & Gas Extraction
0.8
< 0.5
Transportation & Warehousing
4.2
< 2.5
Wholesale Trade
2.0
< 1.2
Retail Trade
3.0
< 1.8
Healthcare & Social Assist.
4.8
< 2.8
Agriculture
5.1
< 3.0
Utilities
1.8
< 1.0
All Private Industry
2.7
< 1.5
TRIR Rating Scale
0.0 – 1.5 — Excellent
1.6 – 3.0 — Average
3.1+ — High Risk
Average Incident Costs (NSC 2023)
Fatal injury: ~$1,390,000
Medically consulted injury: ~$44,000
Days-away-from-work injury: ~$62,000
Disclaimer: This calculator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Results are estimates based on user-entered data and standard OSHA formulas. They do not constitute legal, regulatory, financial, or safety compliance advice. Incident cost estimates are approximations using industry-average multipliers and may not reflect your actual costs. Always consult a qualified EHS professional, legal counsel, or OSHA representative for official guidance. SMS360 assumes no liability for decisions made based on these calculations.
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