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2. Breakdown of Occupational Accidents

(7) Occupational Accidents Caused by Machinery and Equipment
  A total of 39,872 workers were involved in occupational accidents caused by machinery and equipment in 2002, accounting for 30.1% of occupational accidents that year. These figures indicate that such accidents still occur frequently.

Fig. 17 Trends in the Number of Deaths and Injuries due to Machinery and Equipment
(1973-2002)


Note: (1973-1998) Data based on worker accident compensation insurance benefits
(1999-2002) Report of Workers Casualities

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