Table 3. Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work (total and those to the eye) by sex, age, and race or ethnic origin, 2002
Characteristics All injuries and illnesses Injuries to the eyes
Number Percent Number Percent

Total:

1,436,194 100.0 42,286 100.0
Sex:

Men

930,925 64.8 34,260 81.0

Women

500,592 34.9 7,931 18.8
Age:

Under 14

- - - -

14 to 15

198 (1) - -

16 to 19

38,387 2.7 1,348 3.2

20 to 24

159,229 11.1 6,339 15.0

25 to 34

358,377 25.0 13,456 31.8

35 to 44

400,871 27.9 12,702 30.0

45 to 54

304,970 21.2 5,924 14.0

55 to 64

143,523 10.0 2,069 4.9

65 and over

25,103 1.7 207 0.5
Race or ethnic origin:

White, non-Hispanic

688,009 47.9 20,821 49.2

Black, non-Hispanic

114,453 8.0 3,253 7.7

Hispanic

180,419 12.6 6,722 15.9

Asian or Pacific Islander

22,099 1.5 612 1.4

American Indian or Alaskan Native

8,225 0.6 237 0.6

Not reported

422,989 29.5 10,641 25.2

Footnote:
(1) Less than 0.5 percent.

NOTE: Due to rounding, the components under "Sex," "Age," and "Race or ethnic origin" may not add to exactly 100 percent. Dashes indicate that no data were available.