USMWF.ORG, Inc is a is a 501c3 Non-profit organization.

USMWF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to restoring and revitalizing the quality of life for workers, their families and communities by promoting family involvement, transparency and fairness in the investigative systems, improving workplace protections and the workers compensation system and giving workplace fatalities a face. To insure our these needs are met USMWF offers support, guidance and resources for family, friends and co-workers of individuals who died from a work-related causes, and provides leadership and research to mobilize efforts toward the realization of the promise of safe and healthy workplaces for all.

The Sobering Facts: Workplace Injury, Illness & Death  

Each day millions of fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sons, and daughters leave their homes for another day of work. They work in retail stores, restaurants, mines, hospitals, and countless other industries. They work to provide for their families, save for the future, and be part of a better Society. Tragically, many of these workers and their loved ones have no idea that simply going to work may jeopardize their limbs and life.

According to the US Department of Labor, in 2005, 4.2 million non-fatal injuries and illnesses were reported in private industry workplaces. In 2006, 5,703 US workers were fatally injured on the job  

Behind each one of these injured, sickened or killed workers is a family in mourning – a family in need of answers, resources, and support.

Together we have an amazingly unique opportunity of empowering the surviving family members of our Nation’s workplace, thus strengthening the rights of workers and their families.  Our future plans are to:  

1. Provide information and education to family members by turning the Resource Guide into a step by step training manual on what the families need to know and do after a loss.

2. Provide scholarships for families desiring to attend hearings and events that will protect and improve workers and their family’s rights. 

3. Strengthen our presence by further our family outreach with initial contact and guidance. 

4. Enhance the USMWF's web site so that others may add their own tribute and contact other families with the same interest.  

Occupational Tragedies and their Impact on Families  

Not surprisingly, families too often find little support from government officials when they inquire into how the workplace incident occurred. In spite of their loss and overwhelming frustration with the investigative system, family members are banding together to advocate for safer and healthier work environments. These family members are committed to calling attention to occupational dangers not only to honor their loved ones, but also to prevent other families from experiencing the pain and confusion associated with workplace injury, illness, and death.  

We have done a lot through our efforts with very little resources. Just imagine what we could do if we had more funding and resources! We need to do much more and we need your help! One of our big successes this year has been gaining our Non-Profit status as an organization so that any contributions you make are tax deductible. We are in the process of applying for grants and we will continue with all avenues to build the organization.

We do need your support to continue our work so please consider giving a donation of money or time.  USMWF families will not let you down.

Just a few coments:

”Thank you for this wonderful website. It is nice to know that my aunt can be remembered here with so many others that lost their lives tragically. My aunt is Janie Melsek and she was killed last July by an alligator while doing her landscaping business on Sanibel Island. I miss her terribly. Thank You for your work and dedication to making our loved ones remembered.”
Lara Luebbe

”This website has helped me deal with the loss of my husband. Brian was killed Jan 30th at Sony DADC in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was only 32. The children and I are having a rough time accepting, but I'm finding support. Thank you.”

Brenda Rea