Table 10. Top five natures of nonfatal occupational eye injuries involving days away from work, 2004
Nature of eye injuries Number of eye injuries Percent of eye injuries

Total

36,680 100.0

Foreign bodies (superficial splinters, chips)

14,070 38.4

Abrasions, scratches

5,300 14.4

Chemical burns

3,680 10.0

Cuts, lacerations

2,430 6.6

Bruises, contusions

2,000 5.5

NOTE: Components do not add to 100 percent because only natures with 1,000 or more eye injuries are shown.