Table 7. Number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work (total and those to the eye) by occupational group, 2002
Occupational groups All parts Eyes Percent of eye injuries

Managerial and professional specialty

92,967 997 2.4

Technical, sales, and administrative support

239,364 5,327 12.6

Service

270,251 4,775 11.3

Farming, forestry, and fishing

35,629 1,460 3.5

Precision production, craft, and repair

242,787 10,497 24.8

Operators, fabricators, and laborers

552,886 19,136 45.3