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2. Breakdown of Occupational Accidents

(6) Deaths and Injuries by Cause of Accident
  In the manufacturing industry, the most common cause of occupational accidents was "power-driven machinery in general," followed by "temporary facilities, buildings, structures, etc." and "materials." The percentage of accidents caused by "power-driven machinery in general" and "materials" was higher than the all-industry average. In manufacturing, the percentage of deaths caused by "power-driven carriers," "power driven machinery in general" and "power-driven cranes, etc." was high.

Fig. 16 Cause of Accidents in the Manufacturing Industry (2002)


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