Lost-worktime injuries and illnesses resulting in time away from work, by selected nature of injury and illness, 2000 (in thousands) Number of Type of Injury or illness Injuries or illnesses (thousands) Sprains, strains 728.2 Bruises, contusions 151.7 Cuts, lacerations 121.3 Fractures 116.7 Back pain 46.1 Carpal tunnel sydrome 27.7 Heat burns 24.3 Tendonitis 14.4 Amputations 9.7 Chemical burns 9.4