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Truck driver health and safety

Truck drivers face a disproportionately high risk for fatal crash-related injuries and for serious health disorders. The 2004 fatality rate for U.S. heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers was 48.2 per 100,000 workers, approximately 11 times the rate for the general worker population.

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Specialized Freight Truck Transportation

This industry group provides moving and specialized freight transportation to local and long-distance customers.

Goods Moving Specialized
Local Freight Specialized
Long Distance Freight.

These three industries combine for approximately 2000 Accounts reporting hours in Washington State. Of these 2000 accounts 32% had a compensable claim and 44% had an accepted workers compensation claim in a nine year study period.

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Truck driver health and safety

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Specialized Freight Truck Transportation

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