Figure 5-11. Distribution and number of fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger by event or exposure, 1992-2002.Transportation incidents accounted for 45.4% (320) of fatal occupational injuries among youths. These incidents are further described by the smaller pie chart, which shows incidents on highways, farms, and industrial premises accounting for more than 74% of all transportation incidents among youths. Overall, assaults and violent acts accounted for 126 or 17.8% of all fatal occupational injuries among youths.
(Source: BLS [2003d].)
