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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Number, median days away from work, and percentage of total injuries involving musculoskeletal disorders by selected occupations, U.S., private sector, 2018
OccupationNumberMedian DaysPercentage

Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers

25,1101338%

Nursing assistants

15,360752%

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

14,8102131%

Stock clerks and order fillers

10,1501540%

Registered nurses

8,390842%

Light truck or delivery services drivers

8,3801638%

Retail salespersons

7,900830%

First-line supervisors of retail sales workers

6,0201236%

Maintenance and repair workers- general

6,0101428%

Maids and housekeeping cleaners

5,7401235%


Last Modified Date: May 1, 2020