Council updates work-death statistics
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The National Safety Council reports that work-related accidental deaths in 1992 continued to track a downward path. Preliminary estimates by the agency show a 7% decline compared with 1991. Of the eight major industry groups, five have posted a decrease, one an increase while two have remained stationary. Total work-accident costs for 1992 are estimated at $51.5 billion while insured cost, which factor in wage losses, medical bills and insurance administration costs, are calculated at $24.6 billion.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1993
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Well-related deaths decline
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The National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that the number of work related deaths due to unintentional injuries for 1996 has decreased by 6% from the 1995 figures. The NSC adopted the statistics of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and estimates show that five of the eight major industries show a decrease while three others register an increase. Disabling injuries is estimated to be about 3.4 million in 1996.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1997
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Statistics show slight decrease in work deaths
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The National Safety Council released preliminary estimates indicating a three percent decrease of work-related accidental deaths in 1991. Disabling work injuries reached approximately 1.8 million and permanent impairments to workers totaled about 60,000. Total work-accident costs are estimated at $56.7 billion while insured costs totaled $26.3 billion. Death rate of workers declined 31% from 1981-1991.
Publication Name: Safety & Health
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0891-1797
Year: 1992
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