| Case characteristics | Number of cases (thousands) | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Total cases |
54.6 | 100 |
| Nature of injury | ||
Sprains, strains |
24.4 | 45 |
Cuts, lacerations, punctures |
8.2 | 15 |
Bruises, contusions |
5.8 | 11 |
Soreness, pain |
3.4 | 6 |
Back pain |
1.1 | 2 |
Carpal tunnel syndrome |
2.0 | 4 |
Other |
10.8 | 15 |
| Part of the body | ||
Trunk |
19.0 | 35 |
Back |
12.8 | 23 |
Upper extremities |
16.4 | 30 |
Lower extremities |
12.2 | 22 |
Other |
7.0 | 13 |
| Source | ||
Containers (boxes, crates, cartons) |
14.5 | 27 |
Worker motion or position |
9.3 | 17 |
Floor, ground surfaces |
9.2 | 17 |
Machinery |
5.7 | 11 |
Other |
15.9 | 28 |
| Event or exposure | ||
Overexertion |
15.4 | 28 |
Overexertion in lifting |
11.3 | 21 |
Fall on same level |
7.6 | 14 |
Struck by object |
7.4 | 14 |
Struck against object |
5.1 | 9 |
Other |
19.1 | 35 |
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NOTE: Days away from work cases include those that result in days away from work with or without restricted work activity. Also, due to rounding and data exclusion of nonclassifiable responses, data may not sum to totals. |
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SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. |
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