Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Occupational Injuries in Work Zones

The following statistics were found at Workzonesafety.org under occupational injuries in work zones. 
Fatal occupational injuries at road construction sites:
          total     highest state    
2007   106          Texas 16
2008   101          Texas 13
2009   116          TX 11 FL 11
2010   106          Illinois 12
2011   119          Texas 13
Maryland - 0 over the same 5 year span
Fatal occupational injuries at road construction sites by select characteristics:
          wage and salary  self-employed
2007            105                    0
2008              98                    3
2009            111                    5
2010            101                    5
2011            112                    7
             women     men
2007          3           103
2008          3             98
2009          7           109
2010          0           106
2011          7           112
             white     black     hispanic
2007        71           14            17
2008        68           10            23
2009        78            7             27
2010        76           14            15
2011        74           12            31
Worst month for fatalities: June
Worst day of the week: Tuesday
This page includes data and information on fatal occupational injuries at road construction sites. For all fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in work zones, visit the Work Zone Fatalities page and choose your year.

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