National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Worker Health Chartbook, 2000 September, 2000 DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2000-127

Figure 6�/STRONG> Fatality rates by type of employer (mine operator versus independent contractor) and commodity, 1988�97. Fatality rates are calculated per 100,000 full-time workers or 200 million employee hours. Metal and nonmetal includes metal, nonmetal, stone, and sand and gravel. (Source: MSHA [1999].)