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October 2005

Fatal occupational injuries among Asian workers

Jessica R. Sincavage

During the 5-year period between 1999 and 2003, 775 people of Asian descent suffered a fatal work injury; this is equal to 3 percent of all fatal work injuries during this period; more than half of the fatalities resulted from an assault or violent act.

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