Welch L S, Hunting K L, Anderson J T
Department of Medicine, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
J Occup Environ Med. 2000 Sep;42(9):898-905. doi: 10.1097/00043764-200009000-00010.
Construction is one of the largest industries in the United States, employing over 7.5 million people. It accounts for 3 times as many accidents as might be expected on a per capita basis. Laborers represent one of 15 job classifications participating in this industry. They have a higher risk of death or injury from a number of causes than do other construction workers.
