A tough year for Spanish vet accidents

The Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has published the latest data on work accidents in Spain, relating to the period of January-March 2024, and for this quarter one sector is having a particularly bleak time, those working in veterinary activities.

According to the statistics, the number of accidents with sick leave in the sector has reached 134, of which 114 have been during the day and 20 on the way to the workplace.

These figures are higher than those registered in the same period in 2023, when the total number of accidents amounted to 121, with 101 registered during the day and the same number enroute.

However, it must be noted that, in addition to the number of accidents having increased, so has their severity, if we compare the first quarter of this year with that of 2023.

Thus, while last year all work accidents were minor in the first quarter, in 2024 things have worsened for veterinary activities, with two serious cases being recorded, one during the day and the other while traveling; and an accident with a death, which occurred during the day, as specified by the Ministry of Labour.

Furthermore, if the figures are compared with the first quarter of 2022, the figures also show an increase in the number of accidents. And two years ago, the number of accidents was 112, (93 during the day and 19 during the commute) of which only one serious case was recorded.