Work Related Deaths Rise in Texas in 2007

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In Texas for 2007 there were 527 work-related deaths, increasing from 489 deaths in 2006.

Transportation incidents which involve cars, trucks, trains, boats and airplanes and other airborne vehicles are the majority of the work related deaths at 192. Assault related deaths and contact with objects and equipment were close, with 86 and 85 deaths respectively. Falls account for 78 deaths, exposure to harmful substances is 66 deaths and lastly, fires and explosions are 17 deaths.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:

"The number of workers killed on the job in Texas rose 8 percent in 2007 while such incidents declined nationwide."

Hispanics account for 53% of the total falls and transportation accidents in the work place - which nationally, transportation and construction are the most dangerous jobs.

Due to the increase of crane related accidents in Texas in 2008, it will be interesting to see the statistics for 2008.