45 a Number and rate of electrocution deaths

45 a. Number and rate of electrocution deaths in construction, 1992 -2010 (All employment) 200 2. 5 Number Rate Number of deaths 150 1. 5 100 1. 0 50 0. 5 0 Deaths per 100, 000 FTEs 2. 0 0. 0 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 Year 2004 2006 2008 2010 This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.

45 b. Number of electrocution deaths in construction, selected construction occupations, 2008 -2010 total (All employment) Number of deaths Electrician 69 Laborer 41 Foreman 22 Power-line installer 17 Roofer 17 Heating 14 Painter 13 Plumber 13 Carpenter 9 This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.

45 c. Lifetime risk of electrocution deaths in construction, selected construction occupations (All employment) Power-line installer Electrician Helper Ironworker Heat A/C mech Roofer Welder Laborer Truck driver Painter Foreman Brickmason Plumber Operating engineer Construction manager Carpenter All construction Lifetime risk per 1, 000 FTEs 16. 1 2. 3 1. 8 1. 1 1. 0 0. 7 0. 4 0. 3 0. 2 0. 1 0. 5 This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.

45 d. Major causes of electrocution deaths in construction, electrical workers vs. non-electrical workers, 2008 -2010 total (All employment) % of deaths 57. 5% Electrical equipment & wiring 20. 6% 26. 4% Overhead powerlines Machine/Appliance/ Tool/Lighting fixture 58. 2% 11. 5% 17. 6% Electrical workers Non-electrical workers This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.

45 e. Overhead power-line electrocution deaths, by construction occupation, 2008 -2010 total (All employment) Total = 119 deaths Other trades (18%) Construction laborer (23%) Carpenter (5%) Painter (9%) Electrical worker (19%) Foreman/manager (13%) Roofer (13%) This research was conducted with restricted access to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. The views expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of the BLS.