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Martin E. Personick
Economist, Office of Safety, Health, and
Working Conditions, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Janice A. Windau
Epidemiologist, Office of Safety, Health, and Working Conditions,
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Individuals working for themselves, especially on farms and in retailing, typically face a higher risk of fatal injury than do their wage and salary counterparts. This article analyzes new information on the self-employed who are fatally injured at work, such as their occupation, age, and other characteristics; the industry they worked in; and the circumstances surrounding their death.
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