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The Top 5 Fatal Job Accidents in the United States by Cause
| Category of Fatal Injury | Cause of Fatal Injury | Number of Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation incidents | Roadway accidents | 1,264 |
| 2 | Contact with objects andequipment | Contact with equipment or objects | 722 |
| 3 | Falls, slips, trips | Falls to lower level | 648 |
| 4 | Exposure to harmful substances or environments | Exposure to harmful substances | 424 |
| 5 | Violence and other injuries by persons or animals | Homicides | 417 |
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Business, Finance & Industry, Death Statistics, Building & Construction, The United States, Traffic Accident Statistics
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016): “Fatal occupational injuries counts and rates for selected occupations, 2014-15"
List Notes: Data is the top 5 number of fatal occupational injuries in the United States by major event for the year 2015.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016): “Fatal occupational injuries counts and rates for selected occupations, 2014-15"
List Notes: Data is the top 5 number of fatal occupational injuries in the United States by major event for the year 2015.
