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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
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Fatal occupational injuries to contracted workers
| Occupation | Total fatal injuries | Percent of all fatal injuries |
|---|---|---|
Construction laborers | 135 | 57% |
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 58 | 8% |
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers | 49 | 40% |
Electricians | 48 | 58% |
Roofers | 43 | 57% |
Carpenters | 35 | 42% |
Security guards | 25 | 45% |
Landscaping and groundskeeping workers | 24 | 22% |
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators | 20 | 48% |
Painters, construction and maintenance | 18 | 46% |
Structural iron and steel workers | 16 | 94% |
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters | 15 | 35% |
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers | 15 | 29% |
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers | 13 | 45% |
Electrical power-line installers and repairers | 12 | 46% |
Athletes and sports competitors | 11 | 69% |
Tree trimmers and pruners | 10 | 15% |
Farmworkers and laborers, crop, nursery, and greenhouse | 10 | 9% |
Last Modified Date: November 28, 2017