In 1993, 21,620 teenagers less than 18 years old suffered on-the-job injuries and illnesses that were reported. Teenagers who worked in food establishments suffered the greatest percentage of injuries, with 39%, while those who worked in department stores suffered only five percent of the injuries reported. Falls accounted for the greatest cause of injury, with 21% of the cases reported, while strains and sprains were the most common type of injury reported. Florida reported the greatest number ...
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