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June 1999

Profile of work injuries incurred by young workers

Janice A. Windau, Eric F. Sygnatur, Guy Toscano

Hazardous environments put youths at risk of serious injuries: young workers have been killed on construction sites, during robberies while tending retail establishments, and while working on farms; common nonfatal injuries include sprains and strains, burns, cuts, and bruises

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