Abstract

Epidemiology of Fatal Occupational Injuries in Jefferson County, Alabama

McGwin G~~Valent F~~et al

Year: 2002 Source: Southern Medical Journal, v.95, no.11, (November 2002), p.1300-1311 SIEC No: 20030123

This study examined fatal occupational injuries that occured in Jefferson County, Alabama, from 1990 through 1999. Mortality rates were calculated by sex, age, race, occupation, & industry. There were 186 fatal ccupational injuries; 136 were unintentional. Supervisors & proprietors in sales occupations were found to have the highest suicide rate. Further findings are discussed. (31 refs)