The Other Building Material Dealers industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 216,723 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 224,255, an increase of 3.48%. Over the past 5 years this industry has recorded an accident rate of over 2 times (101% more) the average for the Building Material and Supplies Dealers Industry.