The National Consumers League has issued a list of the 2004 Five (5) most deadly teen jobs:

¨        Agriculture—The death rate is four times higher for 15 to 17 year olds than for other young workers nationally.

¨        Working alone and late-night work in retail—Most deaths are robbery related homicides.

¨        Construction and Work at Heights—Falls from 6 feet and above, roofs, ladders and scaffold and staging are the most common.

¨        Driver/Operator of forklifts and tractors—This includes minors who are operating or riding as passengers or non-operators (pedestrians) working near such machines.

¨        Traveling Youth Crews—Youth who are recruited to sell candy, magazines subscriptions and other items door to door.