The rate of sprains and strains
decreased by 6 percent from
2005 to 2006. The rate for the
category of soreness, pain,
except back increased by 4
percent.
Carpal tunnel syndrome made up
6 percent of all cases in the
finance and insurance industry.
Sprains and strains made up
more than 50 percent of all cases
in the health care and social
assistance industry, 49 percent in
the utilities industry, and 47
percent in the transportation and
warehousing industry.
C H A R T 2 8
Sprains and strains accounted for
472,740 cases, or approximately
4 out of 10 nonfatal occupational
injuries and illnesses with days
away from work in 2006.
Distribution of injuries and illnesses, by
nature, private industry, 2006
Carpal tunnel syndrome, 1.1%
Heat burns, 1.5%
Back pain, 3.0%
Multiple traumatic
injuries, 3.9%
Soreness, pain,
except back,
5.9%
Amputations, 0.7%
Chemical burns, 0.6%
Tendonitis, 0.4%
Fractures,
8.0%
Sprains, strains,
39.9%
Bruises,
contusions,
8.6%
Cuts, lacerations,
punctures, 9.7%
All other, 16.8%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2007