Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Private industry2,3,4
Laborers and freight,
stock, and material
movers, hand
Truck drivers, heavy
and tractor-trailer
Number
1,078,140
Percent
100.0
Number
79,590
Percent
100.0
Number
57,700
Percent
100.0
Number
44,610
Percent
100.0
Gender:
Male
Female
688,790
384,930
63.9
35.7
65,100
14,400
81.8
18.1
54,850
2,850
95.1
4.9
3,560
41,020
8.0
92.0
Age:
Under 14
14 to 15
16 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 and over
-130
31,010
107,880
239,580
251,490
261,030
142,840
28,420
--2.9
10.0
22.2
23.3
24.2
13.2
2.6
--4,390
11,920
19,440
17,080
16,950
7,020
1,410
--5.5
15.0
24.4
21.5
21.3
8.8
1.8
--60
1,780
8,640
14,440
19,330
10,740
2,320
--0.1
3.1
15.0
25.0
33.5
18.6
4.0
--1,220
6,410
11,140
10,290
10,010
4,280
610
--2.7
14.4
25.0
23.1
22.4
9.6
1.4
Length of service with employer:
Less than 3 months
3 months to 11 months
1 year to 5 years
More than 5 years
117,130
218,510
388,160
338,320
10.9
20.3
36.0
31.4
12,820
18,720
26,370
20,480
16.1
23.5
33.1
25.7
6,650
11,210
21,770
17,780
11.5
19.4
37.7
30.8
5,250
11,420
17,220
10,170
11.8
25.6
38.6
22.8
Race or ethnic origin:
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic and other
Multi-race
Not reported
464,500
83,970
145,870
15,090
2,920
4,230
930
760
359,870
43.1
7.8
13.5
1.4
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.1
33.4
30,190
7,650
12,370
880
250
430
70
30
27,730
37.9
9.6
15.5
1.1
0.3
0.5
0.1
-34.8
27,370
3,950
4,670
210
60
110
--21,300
47.4
6.8
8.1
0.4
0.1
0.2
--36.9
17,350
9,690
3,410
680
90
200
20
60
13,120
38.9
21.7
7.6
1.5
0.2
0.4
-0.1
29.4
160,190
118,600
192,180
127,920
126,060
73,370
279,830
8
14.9
11.0
17.8
11.9
11.7
6.8
26.0
12,290
8,120
14,370
9,000
9,290
5,750
20,770
8
15.4
10.2
18.1
11.3
11.7
7.2
26.1
5,190
3,920
8,550
6,710
6,440
4,170
22,730
17
9.0
6.8
14.8
11.6
11.2
7.2
39.4
6,820
6,180
10,130
6,550
4,580
2,380
7,970
5
15.3
13.9
22.7
14.7
10.3
5.3
17.9
Characteristic
Total:
Number of days away from work:
Cases involving 1 day
Cases involving 2 days
Cases involving 3-5 days
Cases involving 6-10 days
Cases involving 11-20 days
Cases involving 21-30 days
Cases involving 31 or more days
Median days away from work 5
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 1 of 16
Nursing aides, orderlies,
and attendants
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Industry sector:
Goods producing industries2
Natural resources and mining2,3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Mining3
Construction
Manufacturing
Service providing industries
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing4
Utilities
Information
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional and business services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
Education and health services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Leisure and hospitality
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other services
Other Services, except Public Administration
Nature of injury, illness:
Sprains, strains
Fractures
Cuts, lacerations, punctures
Cuts, lacerations
Punctures
Bruises, contusions
Heat burns
Chemical burns
Amputations
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Multiple traumatic injuries
With fractures
With sprains
Soreness, Pain
Back pain
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Private industry2,3,4
Laborers and freight,
stock, and material
movers, hand
Truck drivers, heavy
and tractor-trailer
Number
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
Percent
Nursing aides, orderlies,
and attendants
Number
Percent
311,890
26,710
16,080
10,630
120,240
164,940
766,250
328,220
71,880
146,320
104,120
5,890
18,070
35,010
13,130
21,880
85,540
21,500
6,980
28.9
2.5
1.5
1.0
11.2
15.3
71.1
30.4
6.7
13.6
9.7
0.5
1.7
3.2
1.2
2.0
7.9
2.0
0.6
15,360
590
80
510
280
14,490
64,230
54,400
18,580
19,030
16,660
140
540
2,170
20
2,150
3,750
950
740
19.3
0.7
0.1
0.6
0.4
18.2
80.7
68.4
23.3
23.9
20.9
0.2
0.7
2.7
-2.7
4.7
1.2
0.9
9,720
1,700
1,110
590
3,200
4,830
47,980
40,480
8,710
2,510
29,230
30
150
650
-650
5,400
310
780
16.8
2.9
1.9
1.0
5.5
8.4
83.2
70.2
15.1
4.4
50.7
0.1
0.3
1.1
-1.1
9.4
0.5
1.4
------44,610
------100
-90
480
-30
------100.0
------0.2
-0.2
1.1
-0.1
57,060
182,750
11,420
171,330
86,190
16,730
69,450
30,470
30,470
5.3
17.0
1.1
15.9
8.0
1.6
6.4
2.8
2.8
2,060
810
110
700
1,330
510
810
1,240
1,240
2.6
1.0
0.1
0.9
1.7
0.6
1.0
1.6
1.6
4,320
60
-50
340
20
320
890
890
7.5
0.1
-0.1
0.6
-0.6
1.5
1.5
450
44,000
40
43,960
---30
30
1.0
98.6
0.1
98.5
---0.1
0.1
416,620
89,650
99,830
87,060
12,760
93,650
15,630
5,620
6,230
10,080
4,100
43,960
8,840
16,780
114,030
37,140
178,740
38.6
8.3
9.3
8.1
1.2
8.7
1.4
0.5
0.6
0.9
0.4
4.1
0.8
1.6
10.6
3.4
16.6
30,020
6,450
8,190
7,210
980
8,710
670
340
360
410
180
2,540
610
870
8,790
3,060
12,910
37.7
8.1
10.3
9.1
1.2
10.9
0.8
0.4
0.5
0.5
0.2
3.2
0.8
1.1
11.0
3.8
16.2
25,110
5,840
2,880
2,770
110
5,270
710
280
200
70
170
3,610
1,080
1,470
6,150
2,320
7,420
43.5
10.1
5.0
4.8
0.2
9.1
1.2
0.5
0.3
0.1
0.3
6.3
1.9
2.5
10.7
4.0
12.9
26,850
1,150
480
380
100
4,040
70
--40
130
1,030
60
720
5,980
2,470
4,840
60.2
2.6
1.1
0.9
0.2
9.1
0.2
--0.1
0.3
2.3
0.1
1.6
13.4
5.5
10.8
Table 2b - Page 2 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Laborers and freight,
stock, and material
movers, hand
Truck drivers, heavy
and tractor-trailer
Number
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
Percent
Nursing aides, orderlies,
and attendants
Number
Percent
Part of body affected:
Head
Eye
Neck
Trunk
Back
Shoulder
Upper extremities
Arm
Finger
Hand, except finger
Wrist
Lower extremities
Knee
Ankle
Foot, toe
Body systems
Multiple
All other
73,270
27,450
15,890
366,710
222,290
74,100
244,150
48,420
95,080
41,940
46,660
240,760
91,830
55,270
49,390
15,860
112,200
9,290
6.8
2.5
1.5
34.0
20.6
6.9
22.6
4.5
8.8
3.9
4.3
22.3
8.5
5.1
4.6
1.5
10.4
0.9
5,410
2,010
900
28,670
16,470
5,970
18,050
3,640
7,420
3,530
2,840
20,350
6,030
3,890
5,960
520
4,960
740
6.8
2.5
1.1
36.0
20.7
7.5
22.7
4.6
9.3
4.4
3.6
25.6
7.6
4.9
7.5
0.7
6.2
0.9
3,990
900
1,000
23,070
11,630
6,290
8,210
2,870
1,920
1,560
1,440
13,180
5,000
3,360
1,940
390
7,290
580
6.9
1.6
1.7
40.0
20.2
10.9
14.2
5.0
3.3
2.7
2.5
22.8
8.7
5.8
3.4
0.7
12.6
1.0
1,480
450
760
22,720
16,250
3,720
5,830
1,720
960
700
1,940
7,340
3,680
1,550
1,090
350
5,750
360
3.3
1.0
1.7
50.9
36.4
8.3
13.1
3.9
2.2
1.6
4.3
16.5
8.2
3.5
2.4
0.8
12.9
0.8
Source of injury, illness:
Chemicals, chemical products
Containers
Furniture, fixtures
Machinery
Parts and materials
Person, injured or ill worker
Worker motion or position
Floor, ground surfaces
Handtools
Vehicles
Person, other than worker
Health care patient
All other
15,220
130,010
42,280
64,170
106,920
156,360
149,490
217,420
50,530
91,320
61,680
49,180
142,220
1.4
12.1
3.9
6.0
9.9
14.5
13.9
20.2
4.7
8.5
5.7
4.6
13.2
800
21,020
3,890
4,660
9,430
9,310
8,980
10,030
2,710
9,040
180
-8,520
1.0
26.4
4.9
5.9
11.8
11.7
11.3
12.6
3.4
11.4
0.2
-10.7
550
6,230
540
1,490
6,860
8,290
7,850
13,100
960
14,620
100
-4,960
1.0
10.8
0.9
2.6
11.9
14.4
13.6
22.7
1.7
25.3
0.2
-8.6
240
650
1,830
590
130
4,220
4,150
7,700
90
740
24,630
23,970
3,780
0.5
1.5
4.1
1.3
0.3
9.5
9.3
17.3
0.2
1.7
55.2
53.7
8.5
291,880
152,770
70,300
49,240
67,510
157,680
35,420
250,960
129,990
30,920
45,480
48,610
29,550
2,320
22,690
16,330
6,360
6,120
124,670
27.1
14.2
6.5
4.6
6.3
14.6
3.3
23.3
12.1
2.9
4.2
4.5
2.7
0.2
2.1
1.5
0.6
0.6
11.6
28,030
14,740
5,730
6,040
3,220
7,100
1,770
23,660
13,820
1,600
1,900
3,410
560
370
220
120
100
90
8,300
35.2
18.5
7.2
7.6
4.0
8.9
2.2
29.7
17.4
2.0
2.4
4.3
0.7
0.5
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.1
10.4
11,320
6,250
2,830
1,470
5,920
7,890
2,280
12,240
4,570
460
1,170
8,770
6,460
110
230
150
80
70
7,310
19.6
10.8
4.9
2.5
10.3
13.7
4.0
21.2
7.9
0.8
2.0
15.2
11.2
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.1
12.7
4,900
2,710
1,370
570
650
7,350
1,340
21,530
8,890
220
1,150
330
300
-2,920
2,870
60
40
4,200
11.0
6.1
3.1
1.3
1.5
16.5
3.0
48.3
19.9
0.5
2.6
0.7
0.7
-6.5
6.4
0.1
0.1
9.4
Event or exposure:
Contact with object, equipment
Struck by object
Struck against object
Caught in object, equipment, material
Fall to lower level
Fall on same level
Slips, trips
Overexertion
Overexertion in lifting
Repetitive motion
Exposed to harmful substance
Transportation accidents
Highway accident
Fires, explosions
Assault, violent act
by person
by other
by animal
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 3 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Laborers and freight,
stock, and material
movers, hand
Truck drivers, heavy
and tractor-trailer
Number
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
Percent
Nursing aides, orderlies,
and attendants
Number
Percent
Day of Week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
63,560
199,540
195,470
187,700
183,070
166,080
82,720
5.9
18.5
18.1
17.4
17.0
15.4
7.7
4,120
13,910
15,060
15,120
14,120
11,990
5,260
5.2
17.5
18.9
19.0
17.7
15.1
6.6
1,920
11,880
11,970
9,820
10,380
8,390
3,340
3.3
20.6
20.7
17.0
18.0
14.5
5.8
4,830
7,020
7,460
6,850
6,480
6,270
5,690
10.8
15.7
16.7
15.4
14.5
14.1
12.8
Time of Day:
12:01 AM - 4:00 AM
4:01 AM - 8:00 AM
8:01 AM - 12:00 PM
12:01 PM - 4:00 PM
4:01 PM - 8:00 PM
8:01 PM - 12:00 AM
Not reported
32,870
106,040
310,050
243,940
107,290
58,480
219,470
3.0
9.8
28.8
22.6
10.0
5.4
20.4
4,160
9,020
19,870
15,730
8,630
5,930
16,270
5.2
11.3
25.0
19.8
10.8
7.5
20.4
2,830
7,470
15,940
12,820
4,740
2,580
11,340
4.9
12.9
27.6
22.2
8.2
4.5
19.7
2,280
6,350
10,980
7,650
6,830
3,840
6,670
5.1
14.2
24.6
17.1
15.3
8.6
15.0
Hours Worked:
Occurred before shift began
Less than 1 hour
1 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 - 8 hours
8 - 10 hours
10 - 12 hours
12 - 16 hours
More than 16 hours
Not reported
7,910
84,480
103,190
218,650
171,750
150,910
74,560
19,210
6,360
920
240,200
0.7
7.8
9.6
20.3
15.9
14.0
6.9
1.8
0.6
0.1
22.3
180
6,230
8,810
17,400
11,780
11,630
4,990
1,240
360
20
16,950
0.2
7.8
11.1
21.9
14.8
14.6
6.3
1.6
0.5
-21.3
130
5,060
4,350
9,390
8,400
7,490
5,680
2,460
930
410
13,390
0.2
8.8
7.5
16.3
14.6
13.0
9.8
4.3
1.6
0.7
23.2
330
4,040
4,740
9,840
7,980
7,190
2,070
920
400
30
7,060
0.7
9.1
10.6
22.1
17.9
16.1
4.6
2.1
0.9
0.1
15.8
See footnotes at end of table
Table 2b - Page 4 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Construction laborers
Truck drivers, light or
delivery services
Retail salespersons
Number
1,078,140
Percent
100.0
Number
31,310
Percent
100.0
Number
28,040
Percent
100.0
Number
28,900
Percent
100.0
Gender:
Male
Female
688,790
384,930
63.9
35.7
30,510
560
97.4
1.8
25,380
2,620
90.5
9.3
10,900
17,990
37.7
62.2
Age:
Under 14
14 to 15
16 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 and over
-130
31,010
107,880
239,580
251,490
261,030
142,840
28,420
--2.9
10.0
22.2
23.3
24.2
13.2
2.6
--1,310
5,060
9,990
6,780
5,400
1,970
370
--4.2
16.2
31.9
21.7
17.2
6.3
1.2
--490
1,710
7,080
7,590
6,930
3,450
660
--1.7
6.1
25.2
27.1
24.7
12.3
2.4
--1,770
3,310
5,500
4,600
6,060
5,160
1,710
--6.1
11.5
19.0
15.9
21.0
17.9
5.9
Length of service with employer:
Less than 3 months
3 months to 11 months
1 year to 5 years
More than 5 years
117,130
218,510
388,160
338,320
10.9
20.3
36.0
31.4
5,820
8,030
11,990
4,830
18.6
25.6
38.3
15.4
1,450
4,940
11,270
10,100
5.2
17.6
40.2
36.0
3,010
7,380
11,160
6,580
10.4
25.5
38.6
22.8
Race or ethnic origin:
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic and other
Multi-race
Not reported
464,500
83,970
145,870
15,090
2,920
4,230
930
760
359,870
43.1
7.8
13.5
1.4
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.1
33.4
15,910
1,600
8,170
210
70
160
--5,170
50.8
5.1
26.1
0.7
0.2
0.5
--16.5
11,540
1,620
3,180
110
60
90
--11,420
41.2
5.8
11.3
0.4
0.2
0.3
--40.7
11,050
1,020
1,470
200
40
80
-20
15,020
38.2
3.5
5.1
0.7
0.1
0.3
-0.1
52.0
160,190
118,600
192,180
127,920
126,060
73,370
279,830
8
14.9
11.0
17.8
11.9
11.7
6.8
26.0
4,310
2,990
5,280
4,140
3,720
2,080
8,780
9
13.8
9.5
16.9
13.2
11.9
6.6
28.0
2,580
2,280
4,500
3,500
3,230
2,050
9,900
13
9.2
8.1
16.0
12.5
11.5
7.3
35.3
3,620
3,220
5,710
3,600
3,270
2,000
7,470
8
12.5
11.1
19.8
12.5
11.3
6.9
25.8
Total:
Number of days away from work:
Cases involving 1 day
Cases involving 2 days
Cases involving 3-5 days
Cases involving 6-10 days
Cases involving 11-20 days
Cases involving 21-30 days
Cases involving 31 or more days
Median days away from work 5
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 5 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Industry sector:
Goods producing industries2
Natural resources and mining2,3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Mining3
Construction
Manufacturing
Service providing industries
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing4
Utilities
Information
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional and business services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
Education and health services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Leisure and hospitality
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other services
Other Services, except Public Administration
Nature of injury, illness:
Sprains, strains
Fractures
Cuts, lacerations, punctures
Cuts, lacerations
Punctures
Bruises, contusions
Heat burns
Chemical burns
Amputations
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Multiple traumatic injuries
With fractures
With sprains
Soreness, Pain
Back pain
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Percent
Construction laborers
Number
Percent
Truck drivers, light or
delivery services
Retail salespersons
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
311,890
26,710
16,080
10,630
120,240
164,940
766,250
328,220
71,880
146,320
104,120
5,890
18,070
35,010
13,130
21,880
85,540
21,500
6,980
28.9
2.5
1.5
1.0
11.2
15.3
71.1
30.4
6.7
13.6
9.7
0.5
1.7
3.2
1.2
2.0
7.9
2.0
0.6
28,250
170
70
90
27,150
930
3,060
1,200
140
550
300
210
70
530
-520
1,070
580
30
90.2
0.5
0.2
0.3
86.7
3.0
9.8
3.8
0.4
1.8
1.0
0.7
0.2
1.7
-1.7
3.4
1.9
0.1
2,360
210
170
40
420
1,730
25,670
21,990
6,560
5,020
10,380
30
190
310
-300
1,700
30
100
8.4
0.7
0.6
0.1
1.5
6.2
91.5
78.4
23.4
17.9
37.0
0.1
0.7
1.1
-1.1
6.1
0.1
0.4
240
---70
170
28,660
27,140
670
26,390
80
-100
370
360
-170
-20
57,060
182,750
11,420
171,330
86,190
16,730
69,450
30,470
30,470
5.3
17.0
1.1
15.9
8.0
1.6
6.4
2.8
2.8
460
20
-20
100
90
-70
70
1.5
0.1
-0.1
0.3
0.3
-0.2
0.2
1,560
300
-290
700
60
640
480
480
5.6
1.1
-1.0
2.5
0.2
2.3
1.7
1.7
150
70
-60
740
100
650
70
70
0.8
---0.2
0.6
99.2
93.9
2.3
91.3
0.3
-0.3
1.3
1.2
-0.6
-0.1
0.0
0.5
0.2
-0.2
2.6
0.3
2.2
0.2
0.2
416,620
89,650
99,830
87,060
12,760
93,650
15,630
5,620
6,230
10,080
4,100
43,960
8,840
16,780
114,030
37,140
178,740
38.6
8.3
9.3
8.1
1.2
8.7
1.4
0.5
0.6
0.9
0.4
4.1
0.8
1.6
10.6
3.4
16.6
9,880
3,660
4,420
3,300
1,120
2,890
340
110
140
30
40
1,180
300
320
2,910
880
5,710
31.6
11.7
14.1
10.5
3.6
9.2
1.1
0.4
0.4
0.1
0.1
3.8
1.0
1.0
9.3
2.8
18.2
12,370
1,760
1,310
1,270
40
2,180
70
-20
40
70
1,330
130
490
4,640
1,600
4,230
44.1
6.3
4.7
4.5
0.1
7.8
0.2
-0.1
0.1
0.2
4.7
0.5
1.7
16.5
5.7
15.1
11,350
2,720
2,550
2,350
190
3,930
180
50
120
90
50
1,020
150
430
2,840
880
4,020
39.3
9.4
8.8
8.1
0.7
13.6
0.6
0.2
0.4
0.3
0.2
3.5
0.5
1.5
9.8
3.0
13.9
Table 2b - Page 6 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Construction laborers
Number
Percent
Truck drivers, light or
delivery services
Retail salespersons
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
Part of body affected:
Head
Eye
Neck
Trunk
Back
Shoulder
Upper extremities
Arm
Finger
Hand, except finger
Wrist
Lower extremities
Knee
Ankle
Foot, toe
Body systems
Multiple
All other
73,270
27,450
15,890
366,710
222,290
74,100
244,150
48,420
95,080
41,940
46,660
240,760
91,830
55,270
49,390
15,860
112,200
9,290
6.8
2.5
1.5
34.0
20.6
6.9
22.6
4.5
8.8
3.9
4.3
22.3
8.5
5.1
4.6
1.5
10.4
0.9
2,230
990
210
10,470
6,130
1,560
7,130
1,190
3,270
1,770
630
8,510
2,570
2,040
2,350
430
2,200
140
7.1
3.2
0.7
33.4
19.6
5.0
22.8
3.8
10.4
5.7
2.0
27.2
8.2
6.5
7.5
1.4
7.0
0.4
1,270
240
710
11,220
6,910
2,210
3,910
890
1,310
550
960
7,060
2,600
1,990
970
190
3,280
410
4.5
0.9
2.5
40.0
24.6
7.9
13.9
3.2
4.7
2.0
3.4
25.2
9.3
7.1
3.5
0.7
11.7
1.5
2,280
480
340
9,510
5,730
2,400
5,500
1,390
1,760
700
1,340
7,250
2,480
1,730
2,200
470
3,400
160
7.9
1.7
1.2
32.9
19.8
8.3
19.0
4.8
6.1
2.4
4.6
25.1
8.6
6.0
7.6
1.6
11.8
0.6
Source of injury, illness:
Chemicals, chemical products
Containers
Furniture, fixtures
Machinery
Parts and materials
Person, injured or ill worker
Worker motion or position
Floor, ground surfaces
Handtools
Vehicles
Person, other than worker
Health care patient
All other
15,220
130,010
42,280
64,170
106,920
156,360
149,490
217,420
50,530
91,320
61,680
49,180
142,220
1.4
12.1
3.9
6.0
9.9
14.5
13.9
20.2
4.7
8.5
5.7
4.6
13.2
300
1,650
210
1,640
7,970
3,360
3,250
5,540
3,180
2,200
50
-5,210
1.0
5.3
0.7
5.2
25.5
10.7
10.4
17.7
10.2
7.0
0.2
-16.6
80
5,790
1,060
660
2,210
4,080
3,770
4,960
590
6,300
70
-2,250
0.3
20.6
3.8
2.4
7.9
14.6
13.4
17.7
2.1
22.5
0.2
-8.0
210
5,820
2,580
1,510
1,210
3,500
3,240
7,490
990
1,810
520
-3,260
0.7
20.1
8.9
5.2
4.2
12.1
11.2
25.9
3.4
6.3
1.8
-11.3
291,880
152,770
70,300
49,240
67,510
157,680
35,420
250,960
129,990
30,920
45,480
48,610
29,550
2,320
22,690
16,330
6,360
6,120
124,670
27.1
14.2
6.5
4.6
6.3
14.6
3.3
23.3
12.1
2.9
4.2
4.5
2.7
0.2
2.1
1.5
0.6
0.6
11.6
12,430
8,140
2,130
1,170
3,440
2,650
890
5,810
3,000
270
1,040
1,160
390
150
70
20
50
50
3,410
39.7
26.0
6.8
3.7
11.0
8.5
2.8
18.6
9.6
0.9
3.3
3.7
1.2
0.5
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.2
10.9
5,550
3,480
1,230
540
1,840
3,090
1,050
8,180
4,350
450
230
3,410
2,610
-300
90
210
200
3,900
19.8
12.4
4.4
1.9
6.6
11.0
3.7
29.2
15.5
1.6
0.8
12.2
9.3
-1.1
0.3
0.7
0.7
13.9
7,800
4,690
2,140
590
1,850
6,020
650
7,400
4,090
350
560
600
340
20
500
430
70
60
3,150
27.0
16.2
7.4
2.0
6.4
20.8
2.2
25.6
14.2
1.2
1.9
2.1
1.2
0.1
1.7
1.5
0.2
0.2
10.9
Event or exposure:
Contact with object, equipment
Struck by object
Struck against object
Caught in object, equipment, material
Fall to lower level
Fall on same level
Slips, trips
Overexertion
Overexertion in lifting
Repetitive motion
Exposed to harmful substance
Transportation accidents
Highway accident
Fires, explosions
Assault, violent act
by person
by other
by animal
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 7 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Construction laborers
Number
Percent
Truck drivers, light or
delivery services
Retail salespersons
Number
Number
Percent
Percent
Day of Week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
63,560
199,540
195,470
187,700
183,070
166,080
82,720
5.9
18.5
18.1
17.4
17.0
15.4
7.7
800
6,290
5,590
6,410
6,340
4,600
1,280
2.6
20.1
17.9
20.5
20.2
14.7
4.1
780
5,450
5,810
4,750
4,820
5,040
1,380
2.8
19.4
20.7
16.9
17.2
18.0
4.9
3,180
4,590
4,020
4,030
4,320
5,010
3,750
11.0
15.9
13.9
13.9
14.9
17.3
13.0
Time of Day:
12:01 AM - 4:00 AM
4:01 AM - 8:00 AM
8:01 AM - 12:00 PM
12:01 PM - 4:00 PM
4:01 PM - 8:00 PM
8:01 PM - 12:00 AM
Not reported
32,870
106,040
310,050
243,940
107,290
58,480
219,470
3.0
9.8
28.8
22.6
10.0
5.4
20.4
160
2,300
11,870
8,840
1,210
210
6,720
0.5
7.3
37.9
28.2
3.9
0.7
21.5
670
3,310
8,880
6,280
2,550
470
5,880
2.4
11.8
31.7
22.4
9.1
1.7
21.0
560
1,730
7,100
6,900
4,770
1,820
6,020
1.9
6.0
24.6
23.9
16.5
6.3
20.8
Hours Worked:
Occurred before shift began
Less than 1 hour
1 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 - 8 hours
8 - 10 hours
10 - 12 hours
12 - 16 hours
More than 16 hours
Not reported
7,910
84,480
103,190
218,650
171,750
150,910
74,560
19,210
6,360
920
240,200
0.7
7.8
9.6
20.3
15.9
14.0
6.9
1.8
0.6
0.1
22.3
60
1,700
1,920
6,110
6,080
5,020
2,830
410
90
-7,080
0.2
5.4
6.1
19.5
19.4
16.0
9.0
1.3
0.3
-22.6
50
2,490
2,500
5,060
4,630
3,730
2,150
950
260
40
6,160
0.2
8.9
8.9
18.0
16.5
13.3
7.7
3.4
0.9
0.1
22.0
160
2,370
3,340
6,690
4,660
3,320
1,460
210
80
-6,610
0.6
8.2
11.6
23.1
16.1
11.5
5.1
0.7
0.3
-22.9
See footnotes at end of table
Table 2b - Page 8 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Janitors and cleaners,
except maids and
housekeeping cleaners
Maintenance and repair
workers, general
Carpenters
Number
1,078,140
Percent
100.0
Number
28,110
Percent
100.0
Number
18,160
Percent
100.0
Number
20,800
Percent
100.0
Gender:
Male
Female
688,790
384,930
63.9
35.7
18,720
9,340
66.6
33.2
17,900
250
98.6
1.4
20,030
690
96.3
3.3
Age:
Under 14
14 to 15
16 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 and over
-130
31,010
107,880
239,580
251,490
261,030
142,840
28,420
--2.9
10.0
22.2
23.3
24.2
13.2
2.6
--390
1,410
4,780
6,760
8,020
4,920
1,180
--1.4
5.0
17.0
24.0
28.5
17.5
4.2
--130
1,770
5,460
4,470
4,540
1,540
80
--0.7
9.7
30.1
24.6
25.0
8.5
0.4
--170
1,590
4,160
5,160
5,560
3,160
850
--0.8
7.6
20.0
24.8
26.7
15.2
4.1
Length of service with employer:
Less than 3 months
3 months to 11 months
1 year to 5 years
More than 5 years
117,130
218,510
388,160
338,320
10.9
20.3
36.0
31.4
2,880
5,820
10,650
8,400
10.2
20.7
37.9
29.9
3,040
3,590
6,980
4,390
16.7
19.8
38.4
24.2
2,160
3,640
7,290
7,600
10.4
17.5
35.0
36.5
Race or ethnic origin:
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic and other
Multi-race
Not reported
464,500
83,970
145,870
15,090
2,920
4,230
930
760
359,870
43.1
7.8
13.5
1.4
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.1
33.4
8,460
3,170
8,430
260
90
120
--7,570
30.1
11.3
30.0
0.9
0.3
0.4
--26.9
9,810
360
3,670
60
50
150
40
-4,010
54.0
2.0
20.2
0.3
0.3
0.8
0.2
-22.1
11,480
980
1,690
100
40
30
--6,470
55.2
4.7
8.1
0.5
0.2
0.1
--31.1
160,190
118,600
192,180
127,920
126,060
73,370
279,830
8
14.9
11.0
17.8
11.9
11.7
6.8
26.0
4,320
3,120
5,270
3,590
3,280
1,680
6,870
7
15.4
11.1
18.7
12.8
11.7
6.0
24.4
2,540
2,040
2,810
1,960
1,820
1,080
5,900
10
14.0
11.2
15.5
10.8
10.0
5.9
32.5
3,250
2,850
3,450
2,000
2,360
1,240
5,640
7
15.6
13.7
16.6
9.6
11.3
6.0
27.1
Total:
Number of days away from work:
Cases involving 1 day
Cases involving 2 days
Cases involving 3-5 days
Cases involving 6-10 days
Cases involving 11-20 days
Cases involving 21-30 days
Cases involving 31 or more days
Median days away from work 5
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 9 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Industry sector:
Goods producing industries2
Natural resources and mining2,3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Mining3
Construction
Manufacturing
Service providing industries
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing4
Utilities
Information
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional and business services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
Education and health services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Leisure and hospitality
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other services
Other Services, except Public Administration
Nature of injury, illness:
Sprains, strains
Fractures
Cuts, lacerations, punctures
Cuts, lacerations
Punctures
Bruises, contusions
Heat burns
Chemical burns
Amputations
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Multiple traumatic injuries
With fractures
With sprains
Soreness, Pain
Back pain
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Percent
Janitors and cleaners,
except maids and
housekeeping cleaners
Number
Percent
Maintenance and repair
workers, general
Carpenters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
311,890
26,710
16,080
10,630
120,240
164,940
766,250
328,220
71,880
146,320
104,120
5,890
18,070
35,010
13,130
21,880
85,540
21,500
6,980
28.9
2.5
1.5
1.0
11.2
15.3
71.1
30.4
6.7
13.6
9.7
0.5
1.7
3.2
1.2
2.0
7.9
2.0
0.6
2,790
110
110
-670
2,010
25,330
2,480
440
1,560
460
20
280
3,620
130
3,490
8,540
110
200
9.9
0.4
0.4
-2.4
7.2
90.1
8.8
1.6
5.5
1.6
0.1
1.0
12.9
0.5
12.4
30.4
0.4
0.7
16,520
20
--15,370
1,130
1,640
730
240
340
150
--270
-260
180
30
--
91.0
0.1
--84.6
6.2
9.0
4.0
1.3
1.9
0.8
--1.5
-1.4
1.0
0.2
--
5,700
360
310
50
1,150
4,190
15,100
4,800
2,350
1,400
850
200
220
2,620
40
2,580
2,240
590
110
27.4
1.7
1.5
0.2
5.5
20.1
72.6
23.1
11.3
6.7
4.1
1.0
1.1
12.6
0.2
12.4
10.8
2.8
0.5
57,060
182,750
11,420
171,330
86,190
16,730
69,450
30,470
30,470
5.3
17.0
1.1
15.9
8.0
1.6
6.4
2.8
2.8
8,230
5,710
1,360
4,350
3,270
1,010
2,270
1,410
1,410
29.3
20.3
4.8
15.5
11.6
3.6
8.1
5.0
5.0
140
240
120
120
150
120
30
60
60
0.8
1.3
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.2
0.3
0.3
1,540
1,870
340
1,540
1,690
450
1,240
1,650
1,650
7.4
9.0
1.6
7.4
8.1
2.2
6.0
7.9
7.9
416,620
89,650
99,830
87,060
12,760
93,650
15,630
5,620
6,230
10,080
4,100
43,960
8,840
16,780
114,030
37,140
178,740
38.6
8.3
9.3
8.1
1.2
8.7
1.4
0.5
0.6
0.9
0.4
4.1
0.8
1.6
10.6
3.4
16.6
12,080
1,630
2,390
2,090
300
2,210
190
280
120
120
50
1,400
130
870
3,180
1,250
4,490
43.0
5.8
8.5
7.4
1.1
7.9
0.7
1.0
0.4
0.4
0.2
5.0
0.5
3.1
11.3
4.4
16.0
5,450
1,570
3,850
2,420
1,420
980
-30
140
20
100
600
160
190
2,280
770
3,130
30.0
8.6
21.2
13.3
7.8
5.4
-0.2
0.8
0.1
0.6
3.3
0.9
1.0
12.6
4.2
17.2
7,560
1,800
2,450
1,920
530
1,150
290
200
270
60
50
840
150
150
2,100
570
4,020
36.3
8.7
11.8
9.2
2.5
5.5
1.4
1.0
1.3
0.3
0.2
4.0
0.7
0.7
10.1
2.7
19.3
Table 2b - Page 10 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Janitors and cleaners,
except maids and
housekeeping cleaners
Number
Percent
Maintenance and repair
workers, general
Carpenters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Part of body affected:
Head
Eye
Neck
Trunk
Back
Shoulder
Upper extremities
Arm
Finger
Hand, except finger
Wrist
Lower extremities
Knee
Ankle
Foot, toe
Body systems
Multiple
All other
73,270
27,450
15,890
366,710
222,290
74,100
244,150
48,420
95,080
41,940
46,660
240,760
91,830
55,270
49,390
15,860
112,200
9,290
6.8
2.5
1.5
34.0
20.6
6.9
22.6
4.5
8.8
3.9
4.3
22.3
8.5
5.1
4.6
1.5
10.4
0.9
1,720
810
850
10,850
6,760
1,910
5,560
1,120
2,510
860
850
5,460
2,040
1,240
1,340
530
2,870
280
6.1
2.9
3.0
38.6
24.0
6.8
19.8
4.0
8.9
3.1
3.0
19.4
7.3
4.4
4.8
1.9
10.2
1.0
1,420
760
100
5,430
3,250
870
4,900
820
2,450
980
510
4,240
1,570
820
1,010
90
1,880
100
7.8
4.2
0.6
29.9
17.9
4.8
27.0
4.5
13.5
5.4
2.8
23.3
8.6
4.5
5.6
0.5
10.4
0.6
2,020
980
390
7,170
3,980
1,370
5,050
820
2,310
850
810
4,400
2,120
830
1,000
230
1,430
100
9.7
4.7
1.9
34.5
19.1
6.6
24.3
3.9
11.1
4.1
3.9
21.2
10.2
4.0
4.8
1.1
6.9
0.5
Source of injury, illness:
Chemicals, chemical products
Containers
Furniture, fixtures
Machinery
Parts and materials
Person, injured or ill worker
Worker motion or position
Floor, ground surfaces
Handtools
Vehicles
Person, other than worker
Health care patient
All other
15,220
130,010
42,280
64,170
106,920
156,360
149,490
217,420
50,530
91,320
61,680
49,180
142,220
1.4
12.1
3.9
6.0
9.9
14.5
13.9
20.2
4.7
8.5
5.7
4.6
13.2
680
3,990
2,420
1,420
1,690
3,710
3,570
6,750
1,580
1,580
150
-4,150
2.4
14.2
8.6
5.1
6.0
13.2
12.7
24.0
5.6
5.6
0.5
-14.8
50
600
500
860
6,530
2,460
2,310
2,890
1,300
480
--2,470
0.3
3.3
2.8
4.7
36.0
13.5
12.7
15.9
7.2
2.6
--13.6
360
1,340
1,050
2,730
2,980
2,880
2,830
3,700
1,790
1,350
30
-2,570
1.7
6.4
5.0
13.1
14.3
13.8
13.6
17.8
8.6
6.5
0.1
-12.4
291,880
152,770
70,300
49,240
67,510
157,680
35,420
250,960
129,990
30,920
45,480
48,610
29,550
2,320
22,690
16,330
6,360
6,120
124,670
27.1
14.2
6.5
4.6
6.3
14.6
3.3
23.3
12.1
2.9
4.2
4.5
2.7
0.2
2.1
1.5
0.6
0.6
11.6
6,170
2,840
1,620
1,040
2,850
4,110
1,150
7,420
4,240
440
1,620
970
760
80
260
120
140
130
3,040
21.9
10.1
5.8
3.7
10.1
14.6
4.1
26.4
15.1
1.6
5.8
3.5
2.7
0.3
0.9
0.4
0.5
0.5
10.8
7,840
4,730
1,770
810
2,090
1,050
600
3,760
1,950
240
260
210
80
-20
-20
20
2,100
43.2
26.0
9.7
4.5
11.5
5.8
3.3
20.7
10.7
1.3
1.4
1.2
0.4
-0.1
-0.1
0.1
11.6
6,800
3,620
1,600
1,130
1,570
1,990
540
4,810
2,380
550
1,060
890
610
50
70
20
60
60
2,450
32.7
17.4
7.7
5.4
7.5
9.6
2.6
23.1
11.4
2.6
5.1
4.3
2.9
0.2
0.3
0.1
0.3
0.3
11.8
Event or exposure:
Contact with object, equipment
Struck by object
Struck against object
Caught in object, equipment, material
Fall to lower level
Fall on same level
Slips, trips
Overexertion
Overexertion in lifting
Repetitive motion
Exposed to harmful substance
Transportation accidents
Highway accident
Fires, explosions
Assault, violent act
by person
by other
by animal
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 11 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Janitors and cleaners,
except maids and
housekeeping cleaners
Number
Percent
Maintenance and repair
workers, general
Carpenters
Number
Percent
Number
Percent
Day of Week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
63,560
199,540
195,470
187,700
183,070
166,080
82,720
5.9
18.5
18.1
17.4
17.0
15.4
7.7
1,160
5,180
5,680
5,070
4,380
4,960
1,680
4.1
18.4
20.2
18.0
15.6
17.6
6.0
210
4,820
3,040
3,170
3,360
2,810
760
1.2
26.5
16.7
17.5
18.5
15.5
4.2
1,150
3,450
4,200
3,750
3,580
3,190
1,480
5.5
16.6
20.2
18.0
17.2
15.3
7.1
Time of Day:
12:01 AM - 4:00 AM
4:01 AM - 8:00 AM
8:01 AM - 12:00 PM
12:01 PM - 4:00 PM
4:01 PM - 8:00 PM
8:01 PM - 12:00 AM
Not reported
32,870
106,040
310,050
243,940
107,290
58,480
219,470
3.0
9.8
28.8
22.6
10.0
5.4
20.4
1,440
2,350
7,490
6,260
2,930
2,580
5,070
5.1
8.4
26.6
22.3
10.4
9.2
18.0
60
1,680
6,750
4,330
310
40
5,000
0.3
9.3
37.2
23.8
1.7
0.2
27.5
430
1,630
6,920
5,110
1,540
830
4,340
2.1
7.8
33.3
24.6
7.4
4.0
20.9
Hours Worked:
Occurred before shift began
Less than 1 hour
1 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 - 8 hours
8 - 10 hours
10 - 12 hours
12 - 16 hours
More than 16 hours
Not reported
7,910
84,480
103,190
218,650
171,750
150,910
74,560
19,210
6,360
920
240,200
0.7
7.8
9.6
20.3
15.9
14.0
6.9
1.8
0.6
0.1
22.3
120
2,290
2,600
6,680
4,720
4,190
1,690
120
170
-5,520
0.4
8.1
9.2
23.8
16.8
14.9
6.0
0.4
0.6
-19.6
20
1,010
1,840
3,670
2,550
2,890
960
120
20
-5,090
0.1
5.6
10.1
20.2
14.0
15.9
5.3
0.7
0.1
-28.0
90
1,350
2,220
4,350
2,910
3,350
1,570
350
130
-4,480
0.4
6.5
10.7
20.9
14.0
16.1
7.5
1.7
0.6
-21.5
See footnotes at end of table
Table 2b - Page 12 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Registered nurses
Number
1,078,140
Percent
100.0
Number
19,070
Percent
100.0
Gender:
Male
Female
688,790
384,930
63.9
35.7
1,520
17,550
8.0
92.0
Age:
Under 14
14 to 15
16 to 19
20 to 24
25 to 34
35 to 44
45 to 54
55 to 64
65 and over
-130
31,010
107,880
239,580
251,490
261,030
142,840
28,420
--2.9
10.0
22.2
23.3
24.2
13.2
2.6
---470
3,210
4,850
6,220
3,760
430
---2.5
16.8
25.4
32.6
19.7
2.3
Length of service with employer:
Less than 3 months
3 months to 11 months
1 year to 5 years
More than 5 years
117,130
218,510
388,160
338,320
10.9
20.3
36.0
31.4
590
2,960
6,740
8,660
3.1
15.5
35.3
45.4
Race or ethnic origin:
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Asian
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic and other
Multi-race
Not reported
464,500
83,970
145,870
15,090
2,920
4,230
930
760
359,870
43.1
7.8
13.5
1.4
0.3
0.4
0.1
0.1
33.4
9,540
750
400
550
80
40
--7,700
50.0
3.9
2.1
2.9
0.4
0.2
--40.4
160,190
118,600
192,180
127,920
126,060
73,370
279,830
8
14.9
11.0
17.8
11.9
11.7
6.8
26.0
3,020
2,240
4,260
2,350
2,140
1,200
3,850
6
15.8
11.7
22.3
12.3
11.2
6.3
20.2
Total:
Number of days away from work:
Cases involving 1 day
Cases involving 2 days
Cases involving 3-5 days
Cases involving 6-10 days
Cases involving 11-20 days
Cases involving 21-30 days
Cases involving 31 or more days
Median days away from work 5
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 13 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Industry sector:
Goods producing industries2
Natural resources and mining2,3
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting2
Mining3
Construction
Manufacturing
Service providing industries
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4
Wholesale Trade
Retail Trade
Transportation and Warehousing4
Utilities
Information
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Professional and business services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Administrative and Support and Waste
Management and Remediation Services
Education and health services
Educational Services
Health Care and Social Assistance
Leisure and hospitality
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Accommodation and Food Services
Other services
Other Services, except Public Administration
Nature of injury, illness:
Sprains, strains
Fractures
Cuts, lacerations, punctures
Cuts, lacerations
Punctures
Bruises, contusions
Heat burns
Chemical burns
Amputations
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Multiple traumatic injuries
With fractures
With sprains
Soreness, Pain
Back pain
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Percent
Registered nurses
Number
Percent
311,890
26,710
16,080
10,630
120,240
164,940
766,250
328,220
71,880
146,320
104,120
5,890
18,070
35,010
13,130
21,880
85,540
21,500
6,980
28.9
2.5
1.5
1.0
11.2
15.3
71.1
30.4
6.7
13.6
9.7
0.5
1.7
3.2
1.2
2.0
7.9
2.0
0.6
------19,070
------80
60
-190
-70
57,060
182,750
11,420
171,330
86,190
16,730
69,450
30,470
30,470
5.3
17.0
1.1
15.9
8.0
1.6
6.4
2.8
2.8
120
18,780
100
18,680
------
------100.0
------0.4
0.3
-1.0
-0.4
0.0
0.6
98.5
0.5
98.0
------
416,620
89,650
99,830
87,060
12,760
93,650
15,630
5,620
6,230
10,080
4,100
43,960
8,840
16,780
114,030
37,140
178,740
38.6
8.3
9.3
8.1
1.2
8.7
1.4
0.5
0.6
0.9
0.4
4.1
0.8
1.6
10.6
3.4
16.6
10,650
1,190
470
390
80
1,970
40
--20
80
760
130
410
1,630
560
2,250
55.8
6.2
2.5
2.0
0.4
10.3
0.2
--0.1
0.4
4.0
0.7
2.1
8.5
2.9
11.8
Table 2b - Page 14 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Registered nurses
Number
Percent
Part of body affected:
Head
Eye
Neck
Trunk
Back
Shoulder
Upper extremities
Arm
Finger
Hand, except finger
Wrist
Lower extremities
Knee
Ankle
Foot, toe
Body systems
Multiple
All other
73,270
27,450
15,890
366,710
222,290
74,100
244,150
48,420
95,080
41,940
46,660
240,760
91,830
55,270
49,390
15,860
112,200
9,290
6.8
2.5
1.5
34.0
20.6
6.9
22.6
4.5
8.8
3.9
4.3
22.3
8.5
5.1
4.6
1.5
10.4
0.9
590
120
590
8,330
6,080
1,350
2,570
620
750
440
580
3,440
1,700
790
480
270
3,170
110
3.1
0.6
3.1
43.7
31.9
7.1
13.5
3.3
3.9
2.3
3.0
18.0
8.9
4.1
2.5
1.4
16.6
0.6
Source of injury, illness:
Chemicals, chemical products
Containers
Furniture, fixtures
Machinery
Parts and materials
Person, injured or ill worker
Worker motion or position
Floor, ground surfaces
Handtools
Vehicles
Person, other than worker
Health care patient
All other
15,220
130,010
42,280
64,170
106,920
156,360
149,490
217,420
50,530
91,320
61,680
49,180
142,220
1.4
12.1
3.9
6.0
9.9
14.5
13.9
20.2
4.7
8.5
5.7
4.6
13.2
190
250
1,160
260
130
2,530
2,440
4,540
220
570
7,430
7,150
1,790
1.0
1.3
6.1
1.4
0.7
13.3
12.8
23.8
1.2
3.0
39.0
37.5
9.4
291,880
152,770
70,300
49,240
67,510
157,680
35,420
250,960
129,990
30,920
45,480
48,610
29,550
2,320
22,690
16,330
6,360
6,120
124,670
27.1
14.2
6.5
4.6
6.3
14.6
3.3
23.3
12.1
2.9
4.2
4.5
2.7
0.2
2.1
1.5
0.6
0.6
11.6
2,190
960
720
390
560
3,920
710
7,290
3,070
310
620
370
310
20
960
920
40
40
2,120
11.5
5.0
3.8
2.0
2.9
20.6
3.7
38.2
16.1
1.6
3.3
1.9
1.6
0.1
5.0
4.8
0.2
0.2
11.1
Event or exposure:
Contact with object, equipment
Struck by object
Struck against object
Caught in object, equipment, material
Fall to lower level
Fall on same level
Slips, trips
Overexertion
Overexertion in lifting
Repetitive motion
Exposed to harmful substance
Transportation accidents
Highway accident
Fires, explosions
Assault, violent act
by person
by other
by animal
All other
See footnotes at end of table.
Table 2b - Page 15 of 16
Table 2b. Number and percent of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work 1 by selected
worker and case characteristics and occupation, All United States, private industry, 2008
Characteristic
Private industry2,3,4
Number
Percent
Registered nurses
Number
Percent
Day of Week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
63,560
199,540
195,470
187,700
183,070
166,080
82,720
5.9
18.5
18.1
17.4
17.0
15.4
7.7
2,090
2,960
3,150
2,820
3,160
2,740
2,170
11.0
15.5
16.5
14.8
16.6
14.4
11.4
Time of Day:
12:01 AM - 4:00 AM
4:01 AM - 8:00 AM
8:01 AM - 12:00 PM
12:01 PM - 4:00 PM
4:01 PM - 8:00 PM
8:01 PM - 12:00 AM
Not reported
32,870
106,040
310,050
243,940
107,290
58,480
219,470
3.0
9.8
28.8
22.6
10.0
5.4
20.4
1,340
2,210
4,380
3,740
2,820
1,650
2,930
7.0
11.6
23.0
19.6
14.8
8.7
15.4
Hours Worked:
Occurred before shift began
Less than 1 hour
1 - 2 hours
2 - 4 hours
4 - 6 hours
6 - 8 hours
8 - 10 hours
10 - 12 hours
12 - 16 hours
More than 16 hours
Not reported
7,910
84,480
103,190
218,650
171,750
150,910
74,560
19,210
6,360
920
240,200
0.7
7.8
9.6
20.3
15.9
14.0
6.9
1.8
0.6
0.1
22.3
380
1,330
1,600
3,990
2,690
2,540
1,910
1,010
280
30
3,300
2.0
7.0
8.4
20.9
14.1
13.3
10.0
5.3
1.5
0.2
17.3
1
Days-away-from-work include those that result in days-away-from-work with or without job transfer or restriction.
2
Excludes farms with fewer than 11 employees.
3
Data for mining (Sector 21 in the North American Industry Classification System -- United States, 2002) include establishments not governed by
the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) rules and reporting, such as those in oil and gas extraction and related support activities. Data
for mining operators in coal, metal, and nonmetal mining are provided to BLS by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor. Independent mining contractors are excluded from the coal, metal, and nonmetal mining industries. These data do not reflect the changes
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration made to its recordkeeping requirements effective January 1, 2002; therefore estimates for these
industries are not comparable to estimates in other industries.
4
Data for employers in railroad transportation are provided to BLS by the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.
5
Median days away from work is the measure used to summarize the varying lengths of absences from work among the cases
with days away from work. Half the cases involved more days and half involved less days than a specified median. Median days away from work are
represented in actual values.
NOTE: Because of rounding and data exclusion of nonclassifiable responses, data may not sum to the totals. Dashes indicate data that
do not meet publication guidelines. The scientifically selected probability sample used was one of many possible samples, each of which
could have produced different estimates. A measure of sampling variability for each estimate is available upon request.
SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November, 2009
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