title: Fatal falls from roofs among U.S. construction workers.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This study examined trends and patterns of fatal falls from roofs in the U.S. construction industry over an 18-year period (1992-2009), with detailed analysis for 2003-2009.
  
  
  METHODS
  Two large national datasets were analyzed: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries and the Current Population Survey.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Roof fatalities accounted for one-third of fatal falls in construction in 1992-2009. A disproportionately high percentage (67%) of deaths from roof falls occurred in small construction establishments (1-10 employees). Roofers, ironworkers, workers employed with roofing contractors, or working at residential construction sites, had a higher risk of roof fatalities. A higher rate of roof fatalities was also found among younger (<20years) and older (>44years) workers, Hispanics, and immigrant workers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Roof fatalities corresponded with economic cycles and differed among construction subgroups and worksites.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Prevention strategies should target high-risk worker groups and small establishments.
authors: CPWR - The Center for Construction Research and Training, 8484 Georgia Avenue, Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA. sdong@cpwr.com
authors: Xiuwen Sue
authors: XS
authors: Dong
authors: Sang D
authors: SD
authors: Choi
authors: James G
authors: JG
authors: Borchardt
authors: Xuanwen
authors: X
authors: Wang
authors: Julie A
authors: JA
authors: Largay
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000401:mortality*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D060389:Construction Industry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult