title: Fatal work-related injuries - United States, 2005-2009.
abstract: In 2012, the U.S. civilian labor force comprised an estimated 155 million workers. Although employment can contribute positively to a worker's physical and psychological health, each year, many U.S. workers are fatally injured at work. In 2011, a total of 4,700 U.S. workers died from occupational injuries. Workplace deaths are estimated to cost the U.S. economy approximately $6 billion annually. Identifying disparities in work-related fatality rates can help public health authorities focus prevention efforts. Because work-related health disparities also are associated with social disadvantage, a comprehensive program to improve health equity should include improving workplace safety and health.
authors.forename: Suzanne M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Marsh
authors.forename: Cammie Chaumont
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Menéndez
authors.forename: Sherry L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Baron
authors.forename: Andrea L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Steege
authors.forename: John R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Myers
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000368:Aged; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060051:Occupational Injuries / Q000208:ethnology / Q000401:mortality*; D009790:Occupations / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D044469:Racial Groups / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017678:Sex Distribution; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult