Figure 5-6. Number and distribution of fatal occupational injuries by age among young workers, 1992-2002.Fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 16 and 17 accounted for 158 and 270 fatalities, respectively, or 60.5% of all fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger for the period 1992-2002. A significant number of deaths (94 or 13.3% of the total) occurred among youths aged 12 and younger.
(Source: BLS [2003d].)
