Table 1

 Distribution of reinforced plastics workers by product category, race, gender, and smoking status

ProductDates surveyed (month/year)Workers (n)White (%)Males (%)Smokers (%)
Boat building03/1997–12/1999138103 (74.6)119 (86.2)59 (42.8)
Hot tub02/1997–10/19971312 (92.3)12 (92.3)7 (53.9)
Pipe and tank06/1997–04/19995047 (94.0)43 (86.0)32 (64.0)
RV01/1999–06/19994820 (41.7)46 (95.8)20 (41.7)
Truck10/1997–10/19987642 (55.3)60 (79.0)30 (39.5)
Total12/1996–12/1999328227 (69.2)283 (86.3)151 (46.0)