Statistics of fatal injuries 2006-07 [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: [S.l.] HSE 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:- 344.410465 $2 18
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 139624-2001 |
Reveal that construction and agriculture have the highest rates of fatal injury of the main industrial sectors, accounting for 46% of fatal injuries to workers in 2006-07. The most common type of accident is falling from a height, which accounts for 19% of fatal injuries. The construction sector saw 77 fatalities, comprising of 50 employees and 27 self employed workers. This is an increase on the 2005-06 figure of 60 fatalities.