Figure 5-7. Number of fatal occupational injuries among workers aged 17 and younger by sex of worker, 1992-2002.For this period, the total number of fatal occupational injuries for workers aged 17 and younger ranged from 41 in 2002 to 73 in 2000. Deaths among male workers predominated, accounting for 89% of the worker deaths reported in this age group during 1992-2002. (Note: Dash in parentheses indicates that no data were reported or that data do not meet BLS publication criteria.)
(Source: BLS [2003d].)
