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E vents
28
A number of different types of events
led to fatal work injuries in 2008.
Transportation-related incidents
accounted for the largest number of
fatal events—about 2 out of every 5
fatal work injuries. Highway incidents
alone accounted for almost 1 out of
every 4 fatal work injuries in 2008.
Manner in which fatal work injuries
occurred, 2008
In percent
Exposure to harmful
substances or environments, 8
Contact with objects and equipment
accounted for another 18 percent of the
fatal injuries recorded.
Total = 5,214
Fires and explosions, 3
Falls, 13
Workers who were fatally injured as
a result of assaults and violent acts
accounted for 16 percent of all fatal
work injuries, and falls accounted for 13
percent.
Highway,
23
Transportation incidents, 41
Fall to lower level,
11
Assaults and violent acts, 16
Homicide,
10
Struck by object,
10
Contact with objects and equipment, 18
NOTE: Percentages may not add to totals because of rounding.
SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, April 2010.
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