Transcript 40a. Distribution of types of nonfatal injuries and

45a. Number and rate of electrocution deaths in construction, 1992-2010
(All employment)
200
2.5
Number
Rate
Number of deaths
150
1.5
100
1.0
50
0.5
0
Deaths per 100,000 FTEs
2.0
0.0
1992
1994
1996
1998
2000
2002
Year
2004
2006
2008
2010
This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.
45b. Number of electrocution deaths in construction, selected construction
occupations, 2008-2010 total
(All employment)
Number of deaths
Electrician
69
Laborer
41
Foreman
22
Power-line installer
17
Roofer
17
Heating
14
Painter
13
Plumber
13
Carpenter
9
This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.
45c. Lifetime risk of electrocution deaths in construction, selected
construction occupations
(All employment)
Lifetime risk per 1,000 FTEs
Power-line installer
Electrician
Helper
Ironworker
Heat A/C mech
Roofer
Welder
Laborer
Truck driver
Painter
Foreman
Brickmason
Plumber
Operating engineer
Construction manager
Carpenter
All construction
16.1
2.3
1.8
1.1
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.5
This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.
45d. Major causes of electrocution deaths in construction, electrical workers
vs. non-electrical workers, 2008-2010 total
(All employment)
% of deaths
57.5%
Electrical equipment
& wiring
20.6%
26.4%
Overhead powerlines
58.2%
Electrical workers
Machine/Appliance/
Tool/Lighting
fixture
11.5%
Non-electrical workers
17.6%
This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.
45e. Overhead power-line electrocution deaths, by construction occupation,
2008-2010 total
(All employment)
Total = 119 deaths
Other trades (18%)
Construction laborer (23%)
Carpenter (5%)
Painter (9%)
Electrical worker (19%)
Foreman/manager (13%)
Roofer (13%)
This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.