Median number of days away from work, by event or exposure 
leading to occupational injury or illness, 2002


Event or exposure		           Median days

Repetitive motion				23
Fall to lower level				14
Fires and explosions				12
Transportation accidents			12
Fall on same level				 9
Overexertion					 8
Slip, trip, loss of balance (without fall)	 7
Assaults and violent acts by persons		 5
Contact with objects and equipment		 5
Exposure to harmful substances			 3