Fatal occupational injuries in the United States, 1980 through 1985

Article Abstract:

Data on work-related fatal injuries were gathered by the National Traumatic Occupational Fatality surveillance project for the six years 1980 through 1985. The study, initiated by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, was based on a review of death certificates in order to cover all deaths in the United States caused by injuries at work. During every year studied, about 7,000 workers died, with the vast majority (94 percent) being men. The cause of death was an unintentional injury in the case of half the women and 83 percent of the men, while 11 percent of men and 39 percent of women died as the result of homicide. The age group with the largest number of deaths was 20 to 34 years, but the fatality rate was highest among the oldest workers (over 70 years). The fatality rate was slightly higher for blacks than whites. The industries with the highest death rates per 100,000 workers per year were: mining (31.9 per 100,000); transportation, communication, and public utilities (25.4); construction (24.0); and agriculture, forestry and fishing (20.7). Over the period 1980 through 1985, the annual rate of fatal occupational injuries decreased by 23 percent. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Reports, United States. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Occupational mortality

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Occupational injuries among working adolescents in New York State

Article Abstract:

Occupational injuries are a significant cause of illness and disability among teenagers. It is estimated that there are more than 100 work-related deaths among teenagers every year in the US. In 1988, over 30,000 occupational injuries and illnesses were reported among children and teenagers from 26 states. About 428,000 teenagers aged 14 to 17 work in New York state. Between 1980 and 1987, 9,656 teenagers aged 14 to 17 received compensation for work-related injuries. Of these teenagers, 43.8% suffered permanent disability, and 31 died from their injuries. The most hazardous industries were manufacturing and agriculture. About half of the manufacturing injuries were in the newspaper industry. Unskilled laborers had the highest injury rates, and 40% of teenagers who received compensation were stock handlers or baggers.

Injuries, Teenagers, Youth

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Improvements in Workplace Safety--United States, 1900-1999

Article Abstract:

Although the death rate from workplace accidents has declined substantially since 1900, more work is needed to prevent workplace injuries and deaths. According to data from the National Safety Council, the death rate from work-related injuries declined 90% from 1933 through 1997, from 37 per 100,000 workers to 4 per 100,000. This is entirely due to research on the dangers of certain occupations and the creation of safe workplaces as a result of that research. However, more work is needed, especially in the mining industry, which still has the highest rate of workplace accidents.

Statistical Data Included, Patient outcomes, Mortality, Workers

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