Occupational and Environmental Health: Recognizing and Preventing Disease and Injury - Multiple Choice Questions - Learn & Prevent

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Which industry sector had the highest rate of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers in 2008?

Construction
Manufacturing
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Mining

The correct answer is: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

In 2008, the industry sector with the highest rate of fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers was the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. This may be due to the physically demanding nature of the work, as well as exposure to hazardous materials and equipment. It is also worth noting that all of the other options (construction, manufacturing, and mining) are also physically demanding industries, but they do not have as high of a rate of fatal injuries as the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector.