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2. Breakdown of Occupational Accidents

(6) Deaths and Injuries by Cause of Accident

  The highest number of occupational accidents resulting in deaths and injuries on an all-industry basis was caused by "temporary facilities, buildings, structures, etc." This was followed by "power-driven carriers" and "materials." Fatal occupational accidents on an all-industry basis were mostly caused by "power-driven carriers," "temporary facilities,buildings, structures, etc." and "vehicles."

Fig. 14 Cause of Accidents in All Industries (2002)


Notes:

1. Scaffolds, stairs, bridges, etc.

2. Trucks, forklifts, conveyors, etc.
3. Metallic materials,wood, glass, etc.
4. Power-driven presses, roll mixers, etc.
5. Passenger cars, railroad cars, aircraft, etc.
6. Natural ground, rivers, extraordinary air pressure, etc.
7. Bulldozers, drag shovels, pile drivers, etc.


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