Figure 5. Distribution of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work among hospitals, by ownership and event or exposure, 2015 (percent)
Event or exposure Private hospitals State government hospitals Local government hospitals

Overexertion and bodily reaction

 45.1 26.1 43.9

Falls, slips, and trips

 24.8 14.9 24.0

Violence and other injuries by persons or animals

 11.0 45.9 14.8

Contact with object or equipment

 13.7 10.0 10.9

Exposure to harmful substances or environments

 4.2 2.2 4.8

Transportation incidents

 1.1 0.8 1.3

All other

 0.1 0.2 0.3

Note: Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses.