# Workplace safety and fatalities in Kosovo

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/workplace-safety-and-fatalities-in-kosovo
> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:45:47.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Workplace safety in Kosovo has come under intense scrutiny following a series of fatal accidents in 2026. In August, the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) faced criticism after at least four workers died in recent months, including a fatality involving 6 kV electrical cables. In response, KEK announced the formation of an Industrial Safety and Occupational Health Task Force to review safety protocols.

By September, reports indicated a broader crisis across various sectors. Jusuf Azemi, head of the Kosovo Independent Private Sector Union (SPSPK), reported that 20 workers had died on the job so far in 2026, with 11 deaths occurring in the construction sector. Azemi attributed the majority of these cases to human error and criticized company owners for failing to prioritize safety, while also expressing concern regarding the role of government institutions and the judicial handling of such cases.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Kosovo reports 20 workplace fatalities in 2026

In Kosovo, 20 workers have died on the job in 2026, with 11 deaths in the construction sector. Union leader Jusuf Azemi blames company owners for inadequate safety measures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kosovo-reports-20-workplace-fatalities-in-2026

### 2026-08-20: Kosovo Energy Corporation forms safety task force after worker deaths

The Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK) is under fire following four fatal workplace accidents, prompting the formation of a safety task force and calls for institutional accountability.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kek-clarifies-coal-sale-contract-with-jsc-esm-is-not-a-concession

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