Fatality Rates of Selected Occupations, 2012 and 2013
Updated August 5, 2020 |
Infoplease Staff
The average fatality rate decreased from 2012 to 2013.
| Occupation | Fatality rate 2013 | Number of fatalities 2013 | Fatality rate 20121 | Number of fatalities 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farming, fishing, and forestry | 23.9 | 232 | 24.8 | 260 |
| Transportation and material moving | 14.9 | 1,255 | 15.2 | 1,247 |
| Construction and extraction | 12.2 | 845 | 12.9 | 870 |
| Installation, maintenance, and repair | 7.2 | 370 | 7.1 | 348 |
| Protective service | 6.9 | 249 | 6.7 | 231 |
| Management | 2.4 | 408 | 2.6 | 445 |
| Sales and related | 1.6 | 220 | 1.6 | 225 |
| Total fatal work injuries, all occupations | 3.3 | 4,585 | 3.4 | 4,628 |
NOTE: 1. Rate per 100,000 employed.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, 2012; 2015.
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