Young Worker Deaths & Injuries

NCL: Eroding Child Labor Protections in 2012 Will Put Some Teens at Risk in U.S.

Wed Jun 6 2012

Meatpacking/Meat Processing Jobs–Teens Aren’t Allowed to Do It, But Some Do Despite the Dangers

Meatpacking In addition to the five most dangerous jobs that teens are legally allowed to perform,

Wed Jun 6 2012

Restaurants, Grocery Stores & Retail Stores–Largest Employers of Teens–Can Be Dangerous

Wed Jun 6 2012

Outside Helper, Landscaping, Groundskeeping, and Lawn Service–One of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens in the U.S.

Landscaping and yard work is a frequent entry point into the job market for teenagers. However, the

Wed Jun 6 2012

Traveling Youth Crews Performing Door-to-Door Sales–One of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens in the U.S.

The startling discovery of the remains of a long-missing 18-year-old girl, Jennifer Hammond, in

Wed Jun 6 2012

Construction and Height Work–One of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens in the U.S.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics fatality records, construction and roofing are two of the

Wed Jun 6 2012

Restaurants, Grocery Stores & Retail Stores (Segment from NCL’s Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens 2012)

In terms of raw numbers, retail establishments, restaurants, and grocery stores are three of the

Wed Jun 6 2012

Driver/Operator, Forklifts, Tractors, and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)–One of the Five Most Dangerous Jobs for Teens 2012

Forklifts, tractors, and all-terrain vehicles pose dangers for many young workers. Several youth

Wed Jun 6 2012

Conclusion: Teen Occupational Safety Efforts are Working But Vigilance is Needed

One hundred years ago, 100 workers died each day in America. Today, that number—with a U.S.

Wed Jun 6 2012

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