Carpal tunnel syndrome
and fractures had the
highest median numbers
of days away from work.
The medians for carpal tunnel syndrome, amputations, and fractures were lower
in 2004 than in 2003.
Tendonitis and chemical burns each had a longer median number of days away
from work in 2004.
Carpal tunnel syndrome and fractures, with medians of 28 days away from
work, were the most severe natures of injury or illness among those presented
in this chart.
Each of the other most severe natures of injuries and illnesses remained the
same between the 2 years.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
28
Fractures
28
Amputations
25
Tendonitis
13
Multiple injuries
9
Sprains, strains
8
Heat burns
5
Cuts, lacerations
4
Bruises, contusions
4
Chemical burns
All natures,
7 days
3
0
5
10
15
20
Median days away from work
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2005
25
30