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, 2004
Characteristics All injuries and illnesses Injuries to the eyes
Number Percent Number Percent

Total:

1,259,320 100.0 36,680 100.0
Sex:

Men

829,300 65.8 29,460 80.3

Women

425,470 33.8 7,140 19.5
Age:

Under 14

-- -- -- --

14 to 15

200 (1) -- --

16 to 19

38,230 3.0 1,100 3.0

20 to 24

141,730 11.3 5,860 16.0

25 to 34

303,880 24.1 10,400 28.4

35 to 44

331,610 26.3 9,660 26.3

45 to 54

272,250 21.6 5,760 15.7

55 to 64

128,810 10.2 2,730 7.4

65 and over

23,950 1.9 540 1.5
Race or ethnic origin:

White, non-Hispanic

591,570 47.0 18,290 49.8

Black, non-Hispanic

103,820 8.2 2,570 7.0

Hispanic

164,390 13.1 6,000 16.4

Asian or Pacific Islander

20,690 1.6 610 1.7

American Indian or Alaskan Native

5,140 (1) 320 0.9

Not reported

371,920 29.5 8,840 24.1

Footnotes:
(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.