The trunk was the major part of
the body with the highest
incidence rate (43 injuries and
illnesses per 10,000 full-time
workers), followed by upper
extremities, with a rate of 30, and
lower extremities, with a rate of
28.
The injuries involving the trunk
were most often to the back,
which had an incidence rate of 27.
C H A R T 3 1
Injuries and illnesses to the
shoulder, knee, and wrist required
the most time to recuperate in
2006—16 days, 14 days, and 14
days respectively. These were at
least twice the median number of
days required for all injuries and
illnesses.
Median days away from work and incidence rate due to
injuries and illnesses, by part of body, private industry, 2006
Median days away from work
(Private industry median days = 7)
Shoulder
16
8
Knee
14
Wrist
14
Lower extremities
10
5
10
Multiple body parts
28
9
13
Trunk
8
Foot, except toe
8
43
5
Upper extremities
7
Back
7
Neck
7
Toe
30
27
2
6
Hands, fingers
2
5
Body systems
Head
20
Days away from work rate
(Total, all parts = 128)
17
3
2
10
0
Median days away
from work
2
9
10
20
30
Incidence rate
(per 10,000 workers)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2007
40
50