Figure 5-8. Number and distribution of fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger by race/ethnicity, 1992-2002.White, non-Hispanic youths accounted for 520 or 73.6% of fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger during 1992-2002. In contrast, 39 fatal occupational injuries (5.5%) were reported for black, non-Hispanic youths, and 114 (16.1%) were reported for Hispanic youths during the 11-year period.
(Source: BLS [2003d].)
