Fatal occupational injuries - United States, 1980-1994
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The number of deaths from occupational injuries has dropped substantially since 1980. Analysis of data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health indicates that the number of civilian deaths from occupational injuries dropped 27%, from 7,405 deaths in 1980 to 5,406 deaths in 1994. Motor vehicle injuries were the most common cause of death, followed by homicides and machine-related deaths. The industries with the highest death rates were construction, transportation, communication, manufacturing, mining, agriculture, forestry and fishing.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 1998
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Baler and Compactor--Related Deaths in the Workplace--United States, 1992-2000
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Thirty-four Americans died from injuries caused by balers and compactors between 1992 and 1998, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries. These machines are used to compact material into bales for easier transport. Twenty-nine of the workers died when they were caught or crushed by the compacting ram of the machine.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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Fatal Occupational Injuries--United States, 1980-1997
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The number of deaths from occupational injuries in the US decreased from 7.4 per 100,000 workers in 1980 to 4.1 per 100,000 workers in 1997, a drop of 45%. Among occupations, mining, agriculture, forestry, fishing, and construction have the highest death rates. Car accidents are still the leading cause of death in the US.
Publication Name: JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0098-7484
Year: 2001
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