Work-related injuries
occurred at a rate of 4.5
cases per 100 full-time
workers for total private
industry, but varied by
industry.
Overall injury incidence rates ranged from 1.5 cases per 100 full-time workers in
financial activities to 7.0 cases per 100-full-time workers in transportation and
warehousing.
There was also variation within each industry. For example, in manufacturing,
injury rates ranged from 2.0 for computer and electronic product manufacturing
to 9.5 for wood product manufacturing.
Incidence rates per 100 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
1
2
3
4
5
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2005
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7
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