Manufacturing had the
highest rate of
occupational illness: 73.8
cases per 10,000 full-time
workers.
In general, incidence rates for illnesses are substantially lower than rates for
injuries.
The survey measures the number of new work-related illnesses that are
recognized, diagnosed, and reported during the year. Some conditions are
difficult to attribute to the workplace and may not be adequately recognized and
reported. Long-term latent illnesses are believed to be
understated in the survey's illness measures. Thus, the
overwhelming majority of reported new illnesses are those
which are easier to directly relate to workplace activity.
Incidence rates per 10,000 full-time workers
Private Industry
Goods producing
Natural resources and mining
Agriculture, forestry, fishing
and hunting
Mining
Construction
Manufacturing
Service providing
Trade, transportation, and utilities
Wholesale trade
Retail trade
Transportation and warehousing
Utilities
Information
Financial activities
Professional and business services
Education and health services
Education services
Health care and social assistance
Leisure and hospitality
Other services
0
10
20
30
40
50
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2005
60
70
80