This article discusses youth employment and the associated risks. It first presents a historical summary of youth employment in the United States, then examines data on fatal work injuries among young persons, comparing their risks with those of all workers and providing a detailed look at the events, equipment, and industries associated with these workplace fatalities. Finally, the article provides an overview of the nonfatal injuries incurred by young workers during 1996. This excerpt is from an article published in the June 1999 issue of the Monthly Labor Review . See How to view a PDF file for more information.
CFOI data cover all fatal work injuries.
This program, which has collected occupational fatality data nationwide since 1992, uses diverse data sources to identify, verify, and profile fatal work injuries. This method assures counts are as complete and accurate as possible. Safety and Health Statistics Related Monthly Labor Review articles Improvements in the BLS safety and health statistical system.