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Occupational Respiratory Conditions Due to Toxic Agents: Morbidity

Occupational respiratory conditions due to toxic agents: Industries with the highest estimated incidence rates (based on cases reported by employers, per 10,000 full-time workers), U.S. private sector, 1996-2001
Table showing Occupational respiratory conditions due to toxic agents: Industries with the highest estimated incidence rates (based on cases reported by employers, per 10,000 full-time workers), U.S. private sector, 1996-2001

- indicates no data reported or data that do not meet BLS publication guidelines.SIC - Standard Industial Classification

Note:  In 2002, "respiratory conditions due to toxic agents" (pneumonitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis or acute congestions due to chemicals, dusts, gases or fumes) was combined with ‘dust diseases of the lungs’ (silicosis, asbestosis, coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, by

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics annual reports of occupational injuries and illnesses.

Reference Number: 2007T11-03

Date Posted: June 2008

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