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Identifying work\u2010related disparities can help target prevention efforts.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Bureau of Labor Statistics workplace data were used to characterize high\u2010risk occupations and examine relationships between demographic and work\u2010related variables and fatality.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Employment in high\u2010injury\/illness occupations was independently associated with being male, Black, \u2264high school degree, foreign\u2010birth, and low\u2010wages. Adjusted fatal occupational injury rate ratios for 2005\u20132009 were elevated for males, older workers, and several industries and occupations. Agriculture\/forestry\/fishing and mining industries and transportation and materials moving occupations had the highest rate ratios. 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