GAO: US child labor death data incomplete for half of 260 fatalities

A GAO report reveals that over half of 260 US workplace fatalities of children under 18 (2013-2023) lack cause-of-death or industry data, highlighting systemic gaps in federal child labor oversight. The finding underscores enforcement and data-collection failures amid rising child labor violations. This matters as it signals potential underreporting and weakens regulatory accountability.