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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
Bureau of Labor Statistics > Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities > Home
TABLE R15. Number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work by nature of injury or illness and selected events or exposures leading to injury or illness, private industry, 2017
Nature of Injury of IllnessNature code(1)Total casesContact with object, equipmentFalls, slips, tripsOverexertion and bodily reactionTransportation incidentsViolence and other injuries by persons or animalFires and explosionsExposure to harmful substances or environmentsAll other events(2)
TotalStruck by object or equipmentStruck against object or equipmentCaught in or compressed by object or equipmentTotalFall to lower levelFall on same levelSlips, trips without fallTotalOverexertion in lifting or loweringRepetitive motion involving microtasksTotalRoadway incidents involving motorized land vehiclesTotalIntentional injury by other personInjury by person-unintentional or intent unknownAnimal and insect related incidents

All natures

 882,730229,170136,51045,37032,260227,76047,180142,77033,720295,83097,99023,04047,91030,89039,75018,40010,17010,8801,47037,1103,730

Traumatic injuries and disorders

1

856,720227,130135,83044,52032,170226,48047,020141,73033,640281,11097,11014,54047,27030,44038,25017,71010,08010,1601,42032,2302,850

Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

10

410----1204070-6020201701303020----20

Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord

11

92,45028,13018,5402,9606,18048,78015,86028,8803,0205,4006205507,1503,6102,4101,090760550260-320

Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified

110

6,9601,9401,0804803202,4803801,8701901,3501304308103902501303080--140

Fractures

111

83,55026,03017,3702,4405,84045,64014,97026,9202,7903,060240406,3103,2102,140950710460260-120

Traumatic injuries to spinal cord

112

70--------60-----------

Traumatic injuries to spinal cord, n.e.c.

1129

70--------60-----------

Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord

113

1,720906020-61050060509202307020-20-20---60

Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord, unspecified

1130

30--------20-----------

Pinched nerve

1131

1,630705020-59050060408602307020-20-20---60

Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord, n.e.c.

1139

60--------40-----------

Multiple traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord

118

30----20-20-------------

Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, n.e.c.

119

1106030--20---------------

Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc.

12

338,78018,8109,6605,7902,66078,82011,88040,60024,470216,48078,6808,99014,44011,0108,9903,2105,190490--1,240

Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified

120

1,080140100-301002070207405012070-20------

Dislocations

121

8,1605803001201503,2606401,9006903,5801,4807047038026012010040---

Dislocations, unspecified

1210

35020---160-1302015060----------

Herniated discs

1211

2,9003020--4901301701902,0409303032031020------

Dislocation of joints

1212

4,8105202701001402,5505101,5504701,37049030140702301009030---

Dislocations, n.e.c.

1219

90----50-50-30-----------

Cartilage fractures and tears

122

5,600400120210502,4302601,0101,1302,68050020402050-40----

Cartilage fractures and tears, unspecified

1220

40--------20-----------

Meniscus tears

1221

5,190350120180402,4102501,0001,1302,33020020402050-40----

Cartilage fractures and tears, n.e.c.

1229

37030-------330290----------

Sprains, strains, tears

123

311,33017,5409,0405,4402,39072,75010,89037,51022,560198,36069,8408,75012,9109,7308,6103,0505,020450--1,140

Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified

1230

25,1501,7108905002204,8406202,2901,37016,8905,4001,17096049056023024090--190

Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments

1231

19,7609404502602006,0309904,12077011,6303,5001,100460340640150310170--60

Sprains

1232

77,3207,5203,5402,82091032,2904,97014,31012,50032,0707,6008802,4801,7302,7708601,790100--180

Strains

1233

187,1107,3004,1001,8401,06028,7604,07016,3307,780136,95053,2005,5108,8007,0104,6101,7902,65090--690

Multiple sprains, strains, tears

1238

1,9808060--83023046014081014090220160402020----

Hernias due to traumatic incidents

124

11,2006050--150-607010,8906,73030--------80

Whiplash

125

900----20-20-30--840790-------

Multiple traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc.

128

3004030--906020-14050-3030-------

Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., n.e.c.

129

22030---20---6020-70-3030-----

Open wounds

13

96,33082,87049,95017,32011,5405,7301,3304,31040---1,1906006,4101,3702504,79020-100

Open wounds, unspecified

130

740570390908090-70------60--60---

Amputations, avulsions, enucleations

131

6,0905,8801,1805703,950100-90----50-7020-50---

Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, unspecified

1310

3030--20----------------

Amputations

1311

4,4404,3707203803,10030-30----30--------

Avulsions, enucleations

1312

1,5701,43043018081070-60------50--40---

Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, n.e.c.

1319

505030-20----------------

Cuts, lacerations

132

73,22066,03042,93013,3307,0305,2401,2003,97040---1,07055079043090260--80

Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

133

15,96010,2205,3403,310440250110120----60405,3908401304,420--20

Gunshot wounds

134

90-------------907020----

Multiple types of open wounds

138

17011070-3060-50-------------

Open wounds, n.e.c.

139

706040------------------

Surface wounds and bruises

14

89,09043,62027,5609,2703,72032,0405,52026,130408020-6,1203,0006,9204,6601,1201,020120-190

Surface wounds and bruises, unspecified

140

33023015050-50-30------5030-30---

Abrasions, scratches

141

8,1005,2802,2607901801,7205001,220----210150830320180290---

Blisters

142

9080-------------------

Bruises, contusions

143

79,18037,41024,7308,3303,42029,9504,97024,6003080--5,8302,8005,6504,19089050070-180

Multiple surface wounds and bruises

148

990480330807028030250----805016011050----

Surface wounds and bruises, n.e.c.

149

40014070205030-30------23020-210---

Burns and corrosions

15

18,88040--2060-40----5050----81017,900-

Burns and corrosions, unspecified

150

320------------------300-

Chemical burns and corrosions

151

3,070-----------------3602,710-

Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1510

2,480-----------------502,420-

First degree chemical burns and corrosions

1511

370-----------------30060-

Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

1512

70------------------70-

Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

1513

80------------------80-

Chemical burns and corrosions, n.e.c.

1519

70------------------70-

Heat (thermal) burns

152

13,970----50-40----------41013,510-

Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1520

10,710----40-40----------31010,350-

First degree heat (thermal) burns

1521

650------------------650-

Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1522

2,280-----------------602,220-

Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

1523

220-----------------30190-

Heat (thermal) burns, n.e.c.

1529

110------------------100-

Electrical burns

153

900-----------------20880-

Electrical burns, unspecified

1530

820------------------810-

Second degree electrical burns

1532

50------------------50-

Other burns

159

63040--20-------4040----30510-

Other burns, unspecified

1590

110------------------50-

Other burns, first degree

1591

38030-----------------340-

Other burns, second degree

1592

20--------------------

Other burns, n.e.c.

1599

110------------------110-

Intracranial injuries

16

15,6107,0204,5002,370305,0101,6803,310----1,5901,2101,9501,6402803030--

Intracranial injuries, unspecified

160

95021014060-29090190----260180190180-----

Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages

161

703020--503020-------------

Concussions

162

14,4906,7804,3402,300304,6101,5003,090----1,3101,0301,7501,4602703030--

Multiple types of intracranial injuries

168

20----20---------------

Intracranial injuries, n.e.c.

169

70----60---------------

Effects of environmental conditions

17

2,840------------------2,840-

Effects of environmental conditions, unspecified

170

20------------------20-

Effects of reduced temperature

171

130------------------130-

Frostbite

1711

120------------------120-

Effects of heat and light

172

2,340------------------2,340-

Effects of heat and light, unspecified

1720

110------------------110-

Heat stroke

1721

180------------------180-

Heat syncope

1722

110------------------110-

Heat fatigue

1723

50------------------50-

Heat exhaustion, prostration

1725

1,330------------------1,330-

Effects of heat and light, n.e.c.

1729

540------------------540-

Effects of air or water pressure

173

320------------------320-

Effects of air or water pressure, unspecified

1730

20------------------20-

Caisson disease, bends, divers" palsy

1733

20------------------20-

Effects of air or water pressure, n.e.c.

1739

270------------------270-

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders

18

18,0404,8903,2307508508,9402,4506,450-7020-3,0101,8401,11077025070--20

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

180

1,11014060-70510270240----3302501206060----

Cuts and abrasions or bruises

181

3,6901,8001,3202801601,360390970----350190190160-20---

Sprains and other injuries

182

8,4401,4609903201404,9709004,050-40--1,35078061042015020---

Sprains and other injuries, unspecified

1820

130502020-603030----20--------

Sprains and bruises

1821

7,2701,1808102401204,4407403,690-20--1,1706704603608020---

Sprains and cuts

1822

45017010060-22060160----30-20------

Sprains and other injuries, n.e.c.

1829

6007060--25070180-30--1201001205060----

Fractures and other injuries

183

2,720940540403501,250710520----4402107050-20---

Fractures and other injuries, unspecified

1830

28020---906030----16040-------

Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions

1831

370170170--13011030----40202020-----

Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries

1832

20--------------------

Fractures and burns

1833

50-----------3030-------

Fractures and dislocations

1834

4205030--340220110----30--------

Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.

1839

1,57070033030330660320340----1601104020-20---

Burns and other injuries, except fractures

184

4040--30----------------

Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.

1849

4040--30----------------

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

189

2,04050031010090850180660----5303901208030---20

Other traumatic injuries and disorders

19

184,29041,75022,3806,0707,18046,9708,26031,9506,04059,01017,7504,99013,5608,97010,4304,9502,2303,21016011,480930

Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

190

1702020--702050-20--30------20-

Asphyxiations, strangulations, suffocations

191

130------------------120-

Electrocutions, electric shocks

193

1,330------------------1,330-

Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

194

19050--403020--------------

Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin--acute

195

2,550-------------200--200-2,350-

Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin--acute, unspecified

1950

1,200-------------140--140-1,060-

Allergic dermatitis--acute

1951

790-------------40--40-750-

Irritant dermatitis--acute

1952

390------------------380-

Hives, urticaria--acute

1953

90------------------90-

Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin--acute, n.e.c.

1959

70------------------60-

Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects

196

6,390-------------1,73030-1,690204,640-

Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified

1960

1,920-------------920--910-990-

Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia

1961

520-------------60--60-460-

Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis

1962

50------------------40-

Other respiratory system symptoms--toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

1963

1,640------------------1,630-

Coughing and throat irritation-- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

1964

280------------------280-

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache--toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

1965

360------------------350-

Other or unspecified allergic reactions

1966

1,070-------------650--650-420-

Nausea, vomiting-- toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect

1967

160------------------160-

Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects

1968

210-------------20----190-

Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects, n.e.c.

1969

160-------------40--40-120-

Nonspecified injuries and disorders

197

173,31041,65022,3506,0607,13046,8608,21031,8806,04058,79017,5704,99013,5108,9308,4404,8702,2101,3201402,990930

Crushing injuries

1971

9,4808,4703,9303304,060110-90-5040-750-80--60---

Soreness, pain, hurt--nonspecified injury

1972

143,26023,70014,7604,9802,71044,0607,67030,1605,55054,69017,0003,87012,3008,6407,0304,2901,980740110530840

Swelling, inflammation, irritation--nonspecified injury

1973

17,8709,0203,4306202702,1404301,2404502,8703607202501101,170430220490302,35040

Numbness--nonspecified injury

1974

79030---40-30-6501102404030-----30-

Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders

1978

1,1702701406070270601902039030140120809080-----

Nonspecified injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

1979

7501708050-23050180-130202060607040-20-70-

Other traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

199

22030-------11080---4040---30-

Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

1999

21030-------11080---4040---20-

Diseases and disorders of body systems

2

15,9501,26041038070450503406012,4708208,380200160170603090-1,32080

Nervous system and sense organs diseases

22

7,0203109020-100-70-5,820-5,530--20----750-

Other disorders of the central nervous system

223

330----50-50-240---------20-

Seizure disorder, epilepsy

2231

290----20-20-240---------20-

Migraine

2232

40--------------------

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system

224

5,570--------5,550-5,530---------

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system, unspecified

2240

20--------20-20---------

Carpal tunnel syndrome

2241

5,470--------5,470-5,470---------

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system, n.e.c.

2249

60--------50-30---------

Disorders of the eye, adnexa, vision

225

92029090--40-------------570-

Disorders of the eye, adnexa, vision, unspecified

2250

504040------------------

Conjunctivitis--non-viral

2251

59021030----------------360-

Inflammation except conjunctivitis (including ophthalmia, iritis, chalazion)

2252

50------------------40-

Disorders of the eye, adnexa, vision, n.e.c.

2259

2002020--40-------------140-

Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing

226

170------------------150-

Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified

2260

20------------------20-

Deafness, hearing loss and impairment

2261

140------------------120-

Circulatory system diseases

23

910----20-20-88070----------

Circulatory system diseases, unspecified

230

30--------30-----------

Ischemic heart disease, including heart attack

233

100--------100-----------

Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

2331

70--------70-----------

Angina

2332

30--------30-----------

Other forms of heart disease

235

30--------30-----------

Other forms of heart disease, n.e.c.

2359

20--------20-----------

Cerebrovascular disease

236

180--------170-----------

Stroke

2361

170--------170-----------

Diseases of arteries, arterioles, capillaries

237

70--------60-----------

Aneurysm--nontraumatic

2372

60--------50-----------

Diseases of the veins, lymphatics

238

500--------49070----------

Hemorrhoids

2382

90--------9070----------

Phlebitis, thrombosis

2383

400--------390-----------

Respiratory system diseases

24

340------------------330-

Respiratory system diseases, unspecified

240

40------------------40-

Acute respiratory infections (including common cold)

241

40------------------40-

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

242

20------------------20-

Pneumonia, influenza

243

130------------------130-

Pneumonia

2431

20------------------20-

Influenza--common

2432

90------------------90-

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions

244

80------------------80-

Asthma, except intrinsic

2443

20------------------20-

Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases and allied conditions, n.e.c.

2449

50------------------50-

Other respiratory system diseases

249

30------------------20-

Digestive system diseases and disorders

25

120--------906030-------20-

Hernia--nontraumatic

253

90--------906030---------

Genitourinary system diseases and disorders

26

20--------20-----------

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases and disorders

27

6,53045014022060310-240605,4806702,780180140604020---50

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases and disorders, unspecified

270

100--------90-30---------

Arthropathies and related disorders (arthritis)

271

140--------100-30--20------

Dorsopathies

272

380----40--203208020---------

Sciatica

2721

200----20---16030----------

Lumbago

2722

40--------40-----------

Disc disorders, except dislocation

2723

60--------6040----------

Dorsopathies, n.e.c.

2729

80--------60-----------

Soft tissue disorders, except the back

273

5,86042013022060250-210304,9405602,670170130402020---40

Soft tissue disorder, except the back, unspecified

2730

140--------110-9030--------

Bursitis

2731

63024050180-50-30-3302060---------

Stenosing tenosynovitis

2732

1,26020---20---1,23030950---------

Other tenosynovitis, synovitis

2733

3103020------27030100---------

Epicondylitis

2734

760--------740190250---------

Other or unspecified tendonitis (tendinitis)

2735

2,340110402050160-140-1,8902601,070130-2020-----

Ganglion or cystic tumor

2736

200--------190-100---------

Multiple soft tissue disorders

2738

60--------50-----------

Soft tissue disorder, except the back, n.e.c.

2739

17020-------130-20---------

Osteopathies, chondropathies, and acquired deformities

274

20--------20-----------

Osteopathies, chondropathies, and acquired deformities, n.e.c.

2749

20--------20-----------

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases and disorders, n.e.c.

279

20--------20-20---------

Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

28

920490160140-20-20-100-30--100--90-19020

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

281

800410130140-20-20-80-30--100--90-17020

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

2810

7040-----------------30-

Cellulitis and abscess

2811

600360110130-20---60-20--80--80-7020

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection

2813

70------------------50-

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, n.e.c.

2819

40------------------20-

Diseases of sebaceous glands

283

303030------------------

Sebaceous cyst

2832

303030------------------

Other diseases and disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

289

80------------------20-

Prickly heat, heat rash, and other disorders of sweat glands

2893

20------------------20-

Other systemic diseases and disorders

29

80--------70-----------

Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and immunity disorders

291

70--------50-----------

Diseases and disorders of other endocrine glands

2912

20--------------------

Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and immunity disorders, n.e.c.

2919

40--------40-----------

Infectious and parasitic diseases

3

1,200-------------620--620-580-

Infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified

30

120------------------120-

Bacterial diseases

31

200------------------200-

Other bacterial diseases

319

190------------------190-

Diphtheria, whooping cough

3192

90------------------90-

Streptococcal sore throat and scarlatina

3193

40------------------40-

Other bacterial diseases, n.e.c

3199

60------------------60-

Viral diseases

32

150------------------150-

Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (eruptive fever)

323

90------------------90-

Chickenpox, varicella

3233

40------------------40-

Herpes zoster, shingles

3234

40------------------40-

Viral diseases of the conjunctiva

326

30------------------30-

Viral conjunctivitis (ophthalmia)

3261

30------------------30-

Other diseases due to viruses

329

20------------------20-

Other arthropod-borne diseases

33

30-------------30--30---

Lyme disease

333

30-------------30--30---

Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines

36

90------------------90-

Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines, unspecified

360

40------------------40-

Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines, n.e.c.

369

40------------------40-

Other infectious and parasitic diseases

39

600-------------580--580-20-

Pediculosis and phthirus infestation (lice)

391

30-------------30--30---

Scabies and other acariases

392

560-------------550--550---

Symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions

5

3,550630180430-61020570-1,670-20120110905030--37060

Symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions, unspecified

50

80--------20---------40-

Symptoms

51

3,280630180430-60020560-1,490-20120100905030--32050

Symptoms, unspecified

510

50--------------------

General symptoms

511

1,9201408060-45020410-1,130--70705040---6030

General symptoms, unspecified

5110

50--------20---------20-

Loss of consciousness--not heat related

5111

1,07020---30020280-670--5050-----20-

Convulsions, seizures

5112

180----20-20-130-----------

Dizziness--general

5114

4801006040-80-80-240----4040----20

Numbness--general

5116

40----20---------------

Multiple general symptoms

5118

60--------30-----------

General symptoms, n.e.c.

5119

30--------20-----------

Symptoms involving head and neck

514

620490100370-40-40----4040-------

Headache, except migraine

5141

590480100370-40-40----4040-------

Symptoms involving head and neck, n.e.c.

5149

20--------------------

Symptoms involving respiratory system and chest

516

480--------250---------200-

Symptoms involving respiratory system and chest, unspecified

5160

260--------100---------160-

Chest pain

5164

90--------90-----------

Multiple symptoms involving respiratory system and chest

5168

30--------20-----------

Symptoms involving respiratory system and chest, n.e.c.

5169

90--------40---------20-

Symptoms involving digestive and urinary system

517

40--------20-----------

Nausea and vomiting--general

5171

20--------------------

Multiple symptoms

518

150--------20---------30-

Abnormal findings

52

60--------50-----------

Other abnormal findings

529

60--------50-----------

Multiple symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions

58

120--------110-----------

Other diseases, conditions, and disorders

6

3,270--------320--21080430430---2,27020

Mental disorders and syndromes

62

3,250--------320--21080430420---2,26020

Mental disorders and syndromes, unspecified

620

500--------20--70-2020---370-

Anxiety, stress

621

2,730--------300--13080410400---1,880-

Anxiety, stress, unspecified

6210

1,910--------240--3020290290---1,350-

Post-traumatic stress disorder

6211

400--------20--9050100100---180-

Anxiety or panic disorder

6213

100--------20---------70-

Anxiety, stress, n.e.c.

6219

320--------20---------280-

Exposures to disease -- no illness incurred

7

280--------20---------250-

Multiple diseases, conditions, and disorders

8

100-----------7060-------

Footnotes
(1) Based on the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System 2.01 developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

(2) Includes non-classifiable responses.

Notes:
Data shown in columns correspond to Event codes Based on the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System 2.01 developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Days-away-from-work cases include those that resulted in days away from work, some of which also included job transfer or restriction.
Dash indicates data do not meet publication guidelines, data may be too small to be displayed. Because of rounding and data exclusion of nonclassifiable responses, data may not sum to the totals.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, in cooperation with participating state agencies.

 

Last Modified Date: April 15, 2019