WASHINGTON—Federal statistics show New Hampshire has the lowest rate of worker deaths in the nation.
The rate, 1.8 deaths per 100,000 workers, tied with Rhode Island. New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts tied for the second lowest rate, followed by New York.
The federal figures were compiled in a report issued Thursday by the AFL-CIO.
Alaska had the highest fatality rate at 13.8 deaths per 100,000 workers, followed by Wyoming, West Virginia and Montana. Officials say those states rank high on the list because they traditionally have high employment in dangerous jobs such as logging, mining and oil and gas drilling.
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