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Occupational Injuries

An average of 1.7 million people
were victims of violent crime
while working or on duty in the United States.

General Info Info by State
U.S. Department of Labor Current Injury & Fatality Information
The Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities (IIF) program provides data on illnesses and injuries on the job and data on worker fatalities.
Washington State Injury Prevention Plan Coming Soon!
Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability for Washington citizens age 1-44, and remain a significant cause of death and disability throughout the lifespan.
Fatal Occupational Injuries
This report provides an overview of traumatic occupational deaths among civilian workers from 1980 through 1997, the most recent year for which data are available.
Occupational Violence
An average of 1.7 million people were victims of violent crime while working or on duty in the United States.

 
Agriculture ranks among the most hazardous industries Farmers are at high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries, work-related lung diseases, noise-induced hearing loss, skin diseases, and certain cancers associated with chemical use and prolonged sun exposure.

 
 

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