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AGEGEN3

Rates of fatal injury to men workers in three grouped age bands, in industrial sectors, 2006/07 and 2007/08p combined

As reported to all enforcing authorities

Age Agriculture Construction Other industries (a) All industries
Number Rate Number Rate Number Rate Number Rate
16 - 34 15 9.4 38 2.6 56 0.6 109 1.1
35 - 54 21 8.9 64 3.4 102 0.9 187 1.3
55 + 29 25.1 35 5.2 65 1.6 129 2.6
All ages (b) 7 1.4 14 0.3 17 0.1 38 0.1

Notes:

  • (a) "Other industries" includes extractive and utility supply, manufacturing and service industries.
  • (b) The total number of fatal injuries for all ages includes those where the age is not recorded (19 in 2006/07, 19 in 2007/08p).
  • p Provisional

Source: RIDDOR - Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995


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Updated 20.10.09