There were nearly 4.3
million nonfatal injuries
and illnesses reported in
2004.
Injuries accounted for 4.0 million, or 94.2 percent, of all nonfatal injuries or
illnesses.
The remainder of the cases (249,000) consisted of occupational illnesses.
4,257.3 total injury and illness cases
(in thousands)
Injuries
94.2%
Illnesses
5.8%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, November 2005