Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses of Workers Aged 14 and Older, by Sex and Age,* 2006
Age Group | Percent of Workers | |
---|---|---|
Female | Male | |
14-19 Years | 3.3% | 3.4% |
20-34 Years | 29.7% | 36.4% |
35-44 Years | 25.0% | 25.8% |
45-54 Years | 25.2% | 21.1% |
55 Years and Older | 15.8% | 12.2% |
*Percentages do not equal 100 because age was not reported in 1.1 percent of cases and rounding.↑
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Case and Demographic Characteristics for Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Involving Days Away From Work, Supplemental Tables, 2006. [Table 1b] http://bls.gov/iif/oshcdnew.htm, accessed 01/28/08.