Worker Health Chartbook 2004

Figure 2-16

Figure 2-16. Numbers and rates of fatal occupational injuries, 1992-2002.
A total of 5,524 fatal occupational injuries were recorded in 2002. During 1992-2002, fatality rates declined from 5.2 per 100,000 workers to 4.0.
(Source: BLS [2003c].)