Figure 5-9. Distribution and number of fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger by occupation, 1992-2002.Work in farming, forestry, and fishing accounted for 289 or 42.3% of all fatal occupational injuries among youths aged 17 and younger during 1992-2002. Youths employed as operators, fabricators, and laborers accounted for 195 or 28.6% of the fatal injuries.
(Source: BLS [2003d].)
