Between 1996/97 there have been 14 fatal injuries to workers in the industry
(12 employees and 2 self-employed).
The rate of fatal injuries to employees reached its highest point (17.4)
in 1998/99, but fell to 4.0 in 2002/03.
36% (5) of all fatal injuries to workers involved exposure to, or contact
with, a harmful substance. The next highest kind of fatal accident (3) involved
being struck by moving (including flying/falling) object.
