Objective: In this study, it is aimed to evaluate some characteristics of the victims who applied to the university hospital in Samsun due to work accidents and to discuss the results in light of the literature. Material and Methods: 1,149 patients who applied to Samsun University Faculty of Medicine Health Application and Research Center between 03.05.2007-23.02.2022 due to work accidents, were included in the study. In this descriptive study, the medical files of the cases and the medicolegal reports if available, were reviewed retrospectively. Results: 77.6% of the cases were male, 22.4% were female. The highest number of cases (37.2%) were between the ages of 21-30. Occupational accidents were most common in the month of september (13.8%), on tuesdays (16.6%) and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. (58.3%). The service sector was the business line with the most (40.5%) accidents. Injuries with sharp and/or piercing tools were the most common (35.5%) types. 53.3% of the cases were hospitalized and treated. Fifteen (1.3%) died while receiving treatment. Conclusion: Occupational health and safety is a global problem. Millions of people get injured or die each year as result of work-related accidents and diseases. Firstly, to reduce occupational accidents, scientific studies are needed to determine the problems. A long-term action plan should be created in line with scientific data to develop an occupational safety culture. In this context, public institutions, non-governmental units, unions and universities related to occupational health and safety need to act together and manage the process.