An average of 67 workers under age 18 died from work-related injuries each year during 1992 - 2000 in the United States. In 1998, an estimated 77,000 required treatment in hospital emergency rooms. This Alert summarizes available information about work-related injuries among young workers, identifies work that is especially hazardous, and offers recommendations for prevention. Includes case reports giving examples of the risks young workers may face while at work.