Rate of fatal occupational injuries by age, 1997 Ages Rate 16 to 17 1.5 18 to 19 2.8 20 to 24 3.9 25 to 34 4.1 35 to 44 4.2 45 to 54 4.8 55 to 64 7.1 65 and over 13.8 Rate = number of fatalities per 100,000 employed