Impairment and Injuries Resulting from Chronic Mechanical Exposure
Year Fatalities Employment (× 103) Fatality rate (fatalities per 100,000 workers) 1970 13,800 77,000 18.0 1975 13,000 85,200 15.0 1980 13,200 98,800 13.0 1985 11,500 106,400 11.0 1990 10,500 117,400 9.0…