Occupational respiratory conditions due to toxic agents: Industries with the highest estimated incidence rates (based on cases reported by employers, per 10,000 full-time workers), U.S. private sector, 1996–2001 |
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- indicates no data reported or data that do not meet BLS publication guidelines.SIC - Standard Industial Classification |
Note: In 2002, "respiratory conditions due to toxic agents" (pneumonitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis or acute congestions due to chemicals, dusts, gases or fumes) was combined with ‘dust diseases of the lungs’ (silicosis, asbestosis, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, byssinosis, siderosis, and other pneumoconioses) to form a new condition called ‘respiratory conditions.’ See appendices for source description. |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics annual reports of occupational injuries and illnesses. |
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