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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Chart 1. Days away from work cases by selected natures, private industry, 2019-20
Nature20192020

Other diseases due to viruses, n.e.c.*

--390,020

Sprains, strains, tears

295,180266,530

Soreness, pain

157,440150,490

Cuts, lacerations, punctures

89,73074,410

Fractures

85,71074,610

Bruises, contusions

80,64068,990

*Data for 2019 is suppressed because it did not meet publication standards



Last Modified Date: March 18, 2022