Occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work for selected occupations, 2007 (thousands) Occupation Thousands Registered nurses 20.02 Maintenance and repair workers, general 23.46 Carpenters 23.80 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 30.06 Retail salespersons 32.92 Truck drivers, light or delivery services 32.93 Construction laborers 34.18 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 44.93 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer 57.05 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers 79.00