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Workplace Fatalities in Pennsylvania – Full Tables

 

Table 1. Fatal occupational injuries by event or exposure, Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Event or exposure(1)2012(2)2013(p)
NumberNumberPercent

Total

194178100

Violence and other injuries by persons or animals

292916

Intentional injury by person

272916

Homicides

18158

Shooting by other person--intentional

16127

Stabbing, cutting, slashing, piercing

111

Suicides

9148

Shooting--intentional self-harm

-42

Hanging, strangulation, asphyxiation--intentional self-harm

-74

Transportation incidents

727039

Aircraft incidents

221

Pedestrian struck by aircraft or propeller

-11

Other in-flight crash

-11

Other in-flight crash into structure, object, or ground

-11

Pedestrian vehicular incident

1895

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in work zone

432

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in work zone

-11

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in roadway

311

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway

-11

Pedestrian struck by vehicle on side of road

311

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle on side of road

211

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area

742

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area

-21

Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area

421

Roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicle

364525

Roadway collision with other vehicle

212615

Roadway collision--moving in same direction

753

Roadway collision--moving in opposite directions, oncoming

8137

Roadway collision--moving perpendicularly

232

Roadway collision--moving and standing vehicle in roadway

-53

Roadway collision with object other than vehicle

131810

Vehicle struck object or animal on side of roadway

131810

Nonroadway incidents involving motorized land vehicle

12137

Nonroadway collision with other vehicle

-11

Moving in same direction, nonroadway

-11

Nonroadway noncollision incident

9127

Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway

663

Ran off driving surface, nonroadway

-11

Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway

-32

Fires and explosions

642

Fires

221

Collapsing building, structure, or structural element during fire

221

Explosions

421

Explosion of nonpressurized vapors, gases, or liquids

321

Falls, slips, trips

322514

Falls on same level

1132

Falls to lower level

212212

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment

432

Fall from collapsing structure or equipment more than 30 feet

-21

Fall through surface or existing opening

-32

Fall through surface or existing opening 21 to 25 feet

-11

Other fall to lower level

15169

Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet

-42

Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet

342

Exposure to harmful substances or environments

191911

Exposure to electricity

10116

Direct exposure to electricity

563

Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts

532

Indirect exposure to electricity

553

Indirect exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts

553

Exposure to other harmful substances

663

Nonmedical use of drugs or alcohol--unintentional overdose

353

Contact with objects and equipment

363117

Struck by object or equipment

282212

Struck by powered vehicle--nontransport

984

Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object

-11

Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached

-42

Struck by other falling powered vehicle

221

Struck by falling object or equipment--other than powered vehicle

15148

Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects

763

Caught in running equipment or machinery

553

Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning

542

Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation

-11

Struck, caught, or crushed in collapsing structure, equipment, or material

132

Struck, caught, or crushed in other collapsing structure or equipment

-32

Footnotes:
(1) Based on the BLS Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS) 2.01 implemented for 2011 data forward.
(2) Data for 2012 are revised and final.
(p) Data for 2013 are preliminary. Revised and final 2013 data are scheduled to be released in spring 2015.
 

NOTE: Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Percentages may not add to totals because of rounding. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatality counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event.
 

Table 2. Fatal occupational injuries by industry, Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Industry(1)2012(2)2013(p)
NumberNumberPercent

Total

194178100

Private industry

17816492

Goods-producing

706436

Natural resources and mining

262011

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

221810

Crop production

674

Oilseed and grain farming

---

Other grain farming

-11

Fruit and tree nut farming

-11

Noncitrus fruit and tree nut farming

-11

Fruit and tree nut combination farming

-11

Greenhouse, nursery, and floriculture production

111

Nursery and floriculture production

-11

Nursery and tree production

-11

Other crop farming

532

All other crop farming

532

Animal production

1042

Cattle ranching and farming

932

Dairy cattle and milk production

432

Other animal production

111

Forestry and logging

363

Logging

363

Logging

363

Support activities for agriculture and forestry

311

Support activities for animal production

-11

Support activities for animal production

-11

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction3

421

Mining (except oil and gas)

121

Coal mining

111

Coal mining

111

Bituminous coal and lignite surface mining

-11

Nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying

-11

Stone mining and quarrying

-11

Dimension stone mining and quarrying

-11

Construction

292514

Construction

292514

Construction of buildings

563

Residential building construction

442

Residential building construction

442

Residential remodelers

442

Highway, street, and bridge construction

111

Highway, street, and bridge construction

111

Specialty trade contractors

191710

Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors

884

Poured concrete foundation and structure contractors

-11

Framing contractors

-11

Residential framing contractors

-11

Masonry contractors

-11

Roofing contractors

453

Residential roofing contractors

-11

Nonresidential roofing contractors

-42

Building equipment contractors

542

Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors

432

Plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors

111

Residential plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors

-11

Other specialty trade contractors

453

Site preparation contractors

332

Manufacturing

151911

Manufacturing

151911

Wood product manufacturing

163

Sawmills and wood preservation

-42

Sawmills and wood preservation

-42

Sawmills

-42

Veneer, plywood, and engineered wood product manufacturing

-11

Veneer, plywood, and engineered wood product manufacturing

-11

Printing and related support activities

111

Printing and related support activities

111

Printing

-11

Commercial gravure printing

-11

Nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

-42

Cement and concrete product manufacturing

-32

Ready-mix concrete manufacturing

-32

Other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

-11

All other nonmetallic mineral product manufacturing

-11

Cut stone and stone product manufacturing

-11

Fabricated metal product manufacturing

-42

Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing

-11

Machine shops

-11

Machinery manufacturing

---

Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing

-11

Engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing

-11

Service-providing

10810056

Trade, transportation, and utilities

475732

Wholesale trade

832

Merchant wholesalers, durable goods

532

Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers

-32

Motor vehicle supplies and new parts merchant wholesalers

-21

Retail trade

8169

Motor vehicle and parts dealers

-11

Automobile dealers

-11

New car dealers

-11

Furniture and home furnishings stores

-11

Furniture stores

-11

Furniture stores

-11

Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers

-32

Building material and supplies dealers

-32

Hardware stores

-11

Food and beverage stores

---

Specialty food stores

-11

Fruit and vegetable markets

-11

Health and personal care stores

-21

Health and personal care stores

-21

Pharmacies and drug stores

-11

Cosmetics, beauty supplies, and perfume stores

-11

Sporting goods, hobby, book, and music stores

-11

Sporting goods, hobby, and musical instrument stores

-11

Sporting goods stores

-11

Miscellaneous store retailers

1--

Florists

-11

Florists

-11

Nonstore retailers

-32

Direct selling establishments

-32

Transportation and warehousing

313520

Air transportation

211

Nonscheduled air transportation

211

Nonscheduled air transportation

211

Nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation

211

Truck transportation

192212

General freight trucking

10106

General freight trucking, long-distance

9106

General freight trucking, long-distance, truckload

474

Specialized freight trucking

9127

Specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, local

-53

Specialized freight (except used goods) trucking, long-distance

874

Transit and ground passenger transportation

563

Taxi and limousine service

242

Taxi service

142

School and employee bus transportation

311

School and employee bus transportation

311

Scenic and sightseeing transportation

111

Scenic and sightseeing transportation, other

-11

Utilities

-32

Utilities

-32

Natural gas distribution

-11

Natural gas distribution

-11

Information

-11

Other information services

-11

Other information services

-11

Libraries and archives

-11

Financial activities

5--

Real estate and rental and leasing

4--

Real estate

3--

Lessors of real estate

---

Lessors of residential buildings and dwellings

-11

Professional and business services

301810

Professional, scientific, and technical services

642

Professional, scientific, and technical services

642

Architectural, engineering, and related services

-32

Other professional, scientific, and technical services

-11

Veterinary services

-11

Administrative and waste services

24148

Administrative and support services

21127

Employment services

---

Temporary help services

-11

Services to buildings and dwellings

1795

Landscaping services

1374

Waste management and remediation services

3--

Remediation and other waste management services

---

All other waste management services

-11

Septic tank and related services

-11

Educational and health services

742

Educational services

-21

Educational services

-21

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

-21

Colleges, universities, and professional schools

-21

Leisure and hospitality

1195

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

442

Performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries

-11

Spectator sports

-11

Spectator sports

-11

Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries

232

Other amusement and recreation industries

232

Golf courses and country clubs

132

Accommodation and food services

753

Food services and drinking places

732

Limited-service eating places

2--

Limited-service eating places

2--

Snack and nonalcoholic beverage bars

-11

Other services, except public administration

895

Other services, except public administration

895

Repair and maintenance

553

Personal and household goods repair and maintenance

-11

Personal and laundry services

132

Personal care services

132

Hair, nail, and skin care services

121

Barber shops

-11

Nail salons

-11

Other personal care services

-11

Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations

211

Religious organizations

211

Religious organizations

211

Government(4)

16148

State government

311

Service-providing

111

Trade, transportation, and utilities

-11

Retail trade

-11

Food and beverage stores

-11

Beer, wine, and liquor stores

-11

Beer, wine, and liquor stores

-11

Local government

13116

Service-providing

12116

Educational and health services

-32

Public administration

963

Justice, public order, and safety activities

953

Justice, public order, and safety activities

953

Police protection

521

Fire protection

432

Administration of housing programs, urban planning, and community development

-11

Administration of housing programs, urban planning, and community development

-11

Administration of urban planning and community and rural development

-11

Footnotes:
(1) Industry data are based on the North American Industry Classification System, 2007. Total may include other industries not shown.
(2) Data for 2012 are revised and final.
(3) Includes fatal injuries at all establishments categorized as Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (Sector 21) in the North American Industry Classification System 2007, including establishments not governed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and reporting, such as those in Oil and Gas Extraction.
(4) Includes fatal injuries to workers employed by governmental organizations regardless of industry.
(p) Data for 2013 are preliminary. Revised and final 2013 data are scheduled to be released in spring 2015.
 

NOTE: Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Percentages may not add to totals because of rounding. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatality counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event.
 

Table 3. Fatal occupational injuries by occupation, Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Occupation(1)2012(2)2013(p)
NumberNumberPercent

Total

194178100

Management occupations

202112

Operations specialties managers

---

Industrial production managers

-11

Industrial production managers

-11

Other management occupations

16169

Agricultural managers

11106

Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers

11106

Construction managers

111

Construction managers

111

Property, real estate, and community association managers

-11

Property, real estate, and community association managers

-11

Architecture and engineering occupations

---

Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians

---

Surveying and mapping technicians

-11

Surveying and mapping technicians

-11

Community and social services occupations

511

Religious workers

-11

Clergy

-11

Clergy

-11

Education, training, and library occupations

-11

Librarians, curators, and archivists

-11

Librarians

-11

Librarians

-11

Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations

132

Art and design workers

-11

Artists and related workers

-11

Entertainers and performers, sports and related workers

121

Athletes, coaches, umpires, and related workers

-21

Athletes and sports competitors

-11

Coaches and scouts

-11

Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations

263

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners

132

Veterinarians

-11

Veterinarians

-11

Health technologists and technicians

132

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

121

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

121

Protective service occupations

1374

Supervisors of protective service workers

221

First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers

221

First-line supervisors of fire fighting and prevention workers

221

Fire fighting and prevention workers

211

Firefighters

211

Firefighters

211

Law enforcement workers

632

Bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailers

-11

Correctional officers and jailers

-11

Police officers

621

Police and sheriff's patrol officers

621

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations

17127

Supervisors of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers

332

First-line supervisors of building and grounds cleaning and maintenance workers

332

First-line supervisors of landscaping, lawn service, and groundskeeping workers

-32

Building cleaning and pest control workers

4--

Building cleaning workers

3--

Maids and housekeeping cleaners

-11

Grounds maintenance workers

1074

Grounds maintenance workers

1074

Landscaping and groundskeeping workers

442

Tree trimmers and pruners

632

Personal care and service occupations

3--

Personal appearance workers

1--

Barbers, hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists

111

Barbers

111

Sales and related occupations

795

Supervisors of sales workers

553

First-line supervisors of sales workers

553

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

253

Retail sales workers

232

Cashiers

221

Cashiers

221

Retail salespersons

-11

Retail salespersons

-11

Other sales and related workers

-11

Miscellaneous sales and related workers

-11

Door-to-door sales workers, news and street vendors, and related workers

-11

Office and administrative support occupations

-32

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations

1195

Supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers

-11

First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers

-11

First-line supervisors of farming, fishing, and forestry workers

-11

Forest, conservation, and logging workers

563

Logging workers

563

Fallers

453

Construction and extraction occupations

342615

Supervisors of construction and extraction workers

684

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

684

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

684

Construction trades workers

21158

Brickmasons, blockmasons, and stonemasons

-11

Brickmasons and blockmasons

111

Construction laborers

-32

Construction laborers

-32

Electricians

332

Electricians

332

Roofers

453

Roofers

453

Extraction workers

311

Mining machine operators

-11

Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

13137

Supervisors of installation, maintenance, and repair workers

-53

First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

-53

First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairers

-53

Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers

742

Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics

332

Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines

332

Other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations

442

Industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance workers

211

Industrial machinery mechanics

211

Line installers and repairers

-11

Electrical power-line installers and repairers

-11

Production occupations

10106

Metal workers and plastic workers

342

Transportation and material moving occupations

465229

Air transportation workers

221

Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

221

Commercial pilots

221

Motor vehicle operators

364123

Driver/sales workers and truck drivers

313419

Driver/sales workers

232

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

242816

Light truck or delivery services drivers

532

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs

342

Taxi drivers and chauffeurs

342

Miscellaneous motor vehicle operators

-11

Material moving workers

684

Industrial truck and tractor operators

232

Industrial truck and tractor operators

232

Laborers and material movers, hand

-32

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand

132

Refuse and recyclable material collectors

-11

Refuse and recyclable material collectors

-11

Footnotes:
(1) Occupation data are based on the Standard Occupational Classification system, 2010. Total may include occupations not shown.
(2) Data for 2012 are revised and final.
(p) Data for 2013 are preliminary. Revised and final 2013 data are scheduled to be released in spring 2015.
 

NOTE: Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Percentages may not add to totals because of rounding. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatality counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event.
 

Table 4. Fatal occupational injuries by worker characteristics, Pennsylvania, 2012-2013
Worker characteristics2012(1)2013(p)
NumberNumberPercent

Total

194178100
Employee status   

Wage and salary workers(2)

16413878

Self-employed(3)

304022
Gender   

Men

17716492

Women

17148
Age(4)   

16 to 17 years

-21

20 to 24 years

953

25 to 34 years

273821

35 to 44 years

322112

45 to 54 years

504928

55 to 64 years

404022

65 and over

322313
Race or ethnic origin(5)   

White (non-Hispanic)

16315788

Black or African-American (non-Hispanic)

14127

Hispanic or Latino

1342

Asian (non-Hispanic)

453

Footnotes:
(1)Data for 2012 are revised and final.
(2) May include volunteers and workers receiving other types of compensation.
(3) Includes self-employed workers, owners of unincorporated businesses and farms, paid and unpaid family workers, and may include some owners of incorporated businesses or members of partnerships.
(4) Information may not be available for all age groups.
(5) Persons identified as Hispanic or Latino may be of any race. The race categories shown exclude Hispanic and Latino workers.
(p) Data for 2013 are preliminary. Revised and final 2013 data are scheduled to be released in spring 2015.
 

NOTE: Totals for major categories may include subcategories not shown separately. Percentages may not add to totals because of rounding. Dashes indicate no data reported or data that do not meet publication criteria. CFOI fatality counts exclude illness-related deaths unless precipitated by an injury event.