| Contingent workers make up a large portion of the U.S. workforce. The construction industry is much more likely, on average, than other industries to employ contingent workers - many of which are classified as non-construction even though they work at construction sites. These workers may be at greater risk for injury and illness if they aren’t trained in construction hazards and how to prevent them. This study examined fatal injuries among “non-construction” workers who died at con-struction sites using data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI). Our initial findings show that 387 deaths occur-ring at construction sites were classified as “non-construction” from 2003 to 2006; about 97 deaths annually on average. The number of deaths varied in occupations and industries. Truck drivers, construction laborers, and landscaping/grounds keep-ing workers were ranked in the top three occupations. Nearly one-third of the “non-construction” deaths which occurred were classified in services industries (18% in transportation and ware-housing, 9% in manufacturing). Among construction laborers, more than 67% were from services industries. These data indi-cate possible misclassification in occupational safety and health data collection systems. An improved surveillance system and policy interventions are urgently needed. |