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Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities
TABLE R49. Number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work by nature of injury or illness and industry sector, private industry, 2017
Nature of Injury of IllnessNature code(1)Total cases(2)(3)(4)Goods producingService providing
Total goods producingNatural resources and mining(2)(3)ConstructionManufacturingTotal service providingTrade, transportation, and utilities(4)InformationFinancial activitiesProfessional and business servicesEducation and health servicesLeisure and hospitalityOther services

All natures

 882,730217,10021,74079,810115,550665,630276,72014,82026,46068,260162,49093,14023,730

Traumatic injuries and disorders

1

856,720210,03021,11078,690110,230646,680271,08014,17024,51065,620157,34091,01022,940

Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

10

41015040-100260110---11020-

Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord

11

92,45032,3604,01014,22014,13060,08024,4901,1503,1507,74011,8908,1403,520

Traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord, unspecified

110

6,9602,3405101,1107304,6201,170807106108301,090130

Fractures

111

83,55029,3703,46012,78013,13054,18022,5501,0502,3807,07010,8506,9103,390

Traumatic injuries to spinal cord

112

7040--2030-------

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

1129

7040--2030-------

Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord

113

1,720540202902301,170710207050190140-

Traumatic injuries to nerves, except the spinal cord, unspecified

1130

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

Pinched nerve

1131

1,630510202902001,120710207050180100-

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

1139

6030--3030-----30-

Multiple traumatic injuries to bones, nerves, spinal cord

118

30----2020------

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

119

11060--305030------

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

12

338,78070,8706,17025,99038,710267,910124,5507,9208,34021,21070,51027,9907,390

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

120

1,08016020-110930430180-6015070-

Dislocations

121

8,1602,3201001,2101,0105,8402,7702501006001,250780100

Dislocations, unspecified

1210

3508030-40270140---6030-

Herniated discs

1211

2,900910305902901,99091018030390350110-

Dislocation of joints

1212

4,8101,320406106703,4901,700506019083059090

Dislocations, n.e.c.

1219

90----8030----50-

Cartilage fractures and tears

122

5,6002,200601,1909503,4001,78012016026069035040

Cartilage fractures and tears, unspecified

1220

40----30-------

Meniscus tears

1221

5,1901,850601,1706303,3301,770110160260680330-

Cartilage fractures and tears, n.e.c.

1229

370340--32030-----20-

Sprains, strains, tears

123

311,33061,8705,61022,14034,110249,460114,7007,2207,91019,40067,68025,8706,670

Sprains, strains, tears, unspecified

1230

25,1504,5801,1905502,84020,57011,2101,0102507104,8602,040490

Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments

1231

19,7606,1303802,2303,53013,6306,7504407101,1502,2401,470860

Sprains

1232

77,32015,8101,3907,2707,15061,51025,5801,5502,2206,14016,2508,0001,770

Strains

1233

187,11035,0302,65012,03020,350152,08070,3804,2104,72011,28043,71014,2603,520

Multiple sprains, strains, tears

1238

1,980310-602501,670780--110630100-

Hernias due to traumatic incidents

124

11,2004,0803701,2902,4207,1204,260120110810510850460

Whiplash

125

90090-602081046030307014050-

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

128

300120-7060180110---30--

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

129

22040--2017030---60--

Open wounds

13

96,33033,7402,53013,50017,71062,59023,8007001,35010,1207,15016,1303,350

Open wounds, unspecified

130

740420310-9032090-301303020-

Amputations, avulsions, enucleations

131

6,0903,6303404802,8102,4601,040203044029056070

Amputations, avulsions, enucleations, unspecified

1310

3020---20-------

Amputations

1311

4,4402,8302503602,2101,610660--40012034060

Avulsions, enucleations

1312

1,57076080120560800380--50140200-

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

1319

5020--2030----30--

Cuts, lacerations

132

73,22024,6501,28010,76012,60048,58019,8204801,0305,7704,37014,5102,600

Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

133

15,9604,9605902,2302,14011,0002,7801602403,7502,430970670

Gunshot wounds

134

90----9030--2020--

Multiple types of open wounds

138

17060--5011020----60-

Open wounds, n.e.c.

139

7030--3040-------

Surface wounds and bruises

14

89,09017,7802,0605,61010,11071,31032,0409902,8106,15019,0408,4501,820

Surface wounds and bruises, unspecified

140

330110--7022090--603020-

Abrasions, scratches

141

8,1002,4803708401,2705,6102,100401101,2001,350550270

Blisters

142

9040--305020--20---

Bruises, contusions

143

79,18014,8001,6504,6708,47064,38029,5809102,6704,75017,1907,8201,460

Multiple surface wounds and bruises

148

99027020-230720200203010033040-

Surface wounds and bruises, n.e.c.

149

40080-205032050--30130-80

Burns and corrosions

15

18,8804,4603607803,31014,4203,140905109501,6907,720320

Burns and corrosions, unspecified

150

32060-202025060---30110-

Chemical burns and corrosions

151

3,0701,0701402007302,0101,150-30290190240100

Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified

1510

2,4808901401006601,590810-2026018023080

First degree chemical burns and corrosions

1511

37030---330320------

Second degree chemical burns and corrosions

1512

7040--2030-------

Third or fourth degree chemical burns and corrosions

1513

8050---30---30---

Chemical burns and corrosions, n.e.c.

1519

7060--3020-------

Heat (thermal) burns

152

13,9702,5201303002,08011,4501,740901805901,4307,240180

Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1520

10,7101,560902501,2209,1501,520501205201,0505,750130

First degree heat (thermal) burns

1521

650150--14051030--2090340-

Second degree heat (thermal) burns

1522

2,28071040406301,570160-60502701,00030

Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns

1523

22070--6016020----120-

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

1529

11040--3070-----30-

Electrical burns

153

90042050230140480100-300-3030-

Electrical burns, unspecified

1530

8203804021013044080-300-3030-

Second degree electrical burns

1532

5020---3020------

Other burns

159

630390303033023090----100-

Other burns, unspecified

1590

11030--308050----30-

Other burns, first degree

1591

38029020-2509040------

Other burns, second degree

1592

2020-----------

Other burns, n.e.c.

1599

11060--5050-----50-

Intracranial injuries

16

15,6102,9202401,1401,55012,6904,8601805201,0503,9201,700450

Intracranial injuries, unspecified

160

950130305050820250--120310140-

Cerebral and other intracranial hemorrhages

161

7040--203030------

Concussions

162

14,4902,6902001,0801,41011,8004,5701805209303,6001,550450

Multiple types of intracranial injuries

168

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

Intracranial injuries, n.e.c.

169

7060--60--------

Effects of environmental conditions

17

2,8401,2901106505201,550610304029035019040

Effects of environmental conditions, unspecified

170

202020----------

Effects of reduced temperature

171

13040--309060--20---

Frostbite

1711

12040--307050--20---

Effects of heat and light

172

2,3401,200906504601,14050030402807018040

Effects of heat and light, unspecified

1720

11050---6030----20-

Heat stroke

1721

1801303090-6040------

Heat syncope

1722

110----11030---3040-

Heat fatigue

1723

5020---40---20---

Heat exhaustion, prostration

1725

1,330800304503205302703040602070-

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

1729

5401902080100350110--180-40-

Effects of air or water pressure

173

320----32050---270--

Effects of air or water pressure, unspecified

1730

20----2020------

Caisson disease, bends, divers" palsy

1733

20----2020------

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

1739

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

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders

18

18,0404,6605401,6702,45013,3804,7204903701,9603,7901,710360

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

180

1,1103505026050760360--11020070-

Cuts and abrasions or bruises

181

3,690850602505402,8401,2603010023072044060

Sprains and other injuries

182

8,4401,6201903801,0506,8102,0103501101,1202,21093080

Sprains and other injuries, unspecified

1820

13020---11040---30--

Sprains and bruises

1821

7,2701,3801703508705,8901,7502601001,0401,92077050

Sprains and cuts

1822

45015020-1202909070-207020-

Sprains and other injuries, n.e.c.

1829

60070--5052012020-50190130-

Fractures and other injuries

183

2,7201,2801205805701,4405605090230240110150

Fractures and other injuries, unspecified

1830

28030--2025070--40---

Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions

1831

370230-1904014020--6030--

Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries

1832

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

Fractures and burns

1833

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

Fractures and dislocations

1834

4202103013050210140---3020-

Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c.

1839

1,570790902504507803204070801608030

Burns and other injuries, except fractures

184

40----30-------

Burns and other injuries, n.e.c.

1849

40----30-------

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

189

2,0405301101902301,500520407026042015040

Other traumatic injuries and disorders

19

184,29041,8005,04015,11021,640142,49052,7902,6107,39016,15038,89018,9705,690

Other traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified

190

17050--4012080---40--

Asphyxiations, strangulations, suffocations

191

130----130110---20--

Electrocutions, electric shocks

193

1,330310401401301,0301802030350150300-

Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

194

190110--207040------

Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin--acute

195

2,5507801501005301,7704401303019060030090

Dermatitis and reactions affecting the skin--acute, unspecified

1950

1,2004008060260800190--6033013040

Allergic dermatitis--acute

1951

79017020-15062013090-10015010050

Irritant dermatitis--acute

1952

390190603010020090---7030-

Hives, urticaria--acute

1953

90----9020---30--

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

1959

70----60-----40-

Other poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects

196

6,3908601701105805,5201,8302406107601,32069070

Poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effect, unspecified

1960

1,92025070301501,6805204027015032034030

Poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia

1961

5201805030100350140--6011040-

Anaphylactic shock, anaphylaxis

1962

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

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

1963

1,640250-202201,3904804023016040080-

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

1964

28020---270130-802040--

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

1965

36020---340200--209020-

Other or unspecified allergic reactions

1966

1,0708020-40990210160-230210160-

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

1967

160----16080--302020-

Multiple poisoning, toxic, noxious, or allergenic effects

1968

21030--2018040--5080--

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

1969

16030--3013030--5040--

Nonspecified injuries and disorders

197

173,31039,6804,58014,76020,330133,63050,0502,2206,71014,83036,70017,6705,460

Crushing injuries

1971

9,4804,3103201,0402,9505,1803,1102090640480590230

Soreness, pain, hurt--nonspecified injury

1972

143,26029,2703,34011,64014,290113,99039,9101,9306,39012,73033,55015,1004,390

Swelling, inflammation, irritation--nonspecified injury

1973

17,8705,4107002,0102,70012,4606,1202302201,1502,1701,760820

Numbness--nonspecified injury

1974

7902202040160580310--5013070-

Multiple nonspecified injuries and disorders

1978

1,170210203016096032020-200270130-

Nonspecified injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

1979

750260180-8048029020-5010020-

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

199

220----21060---60--

Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.

1999

210----20060---50--

Diseases and disorders of body systems

2

15,9505,7002907504,65010,2603,3004105201,8802,5001,020630

Nervous system and sense organs diseases

22

7,0203,040902702,6803,9801,200130280880760500230

Other disorders of the central nervous system

223

33040--3029030--4050160-

Seizure disorder, epilepsy

2231

29040--3025030--2040160-

Migraine

2232

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

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system

224

5,5702,580401902,3502,990840120250780550240210

Disorders of the peripheral nervous system, unspecified

2240

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome

2241

5,4702,530401902,3002,940830120240760530240200

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

2249

6040--4030-------

Disorders of the eye, adnexa, vision

225

9203905070270530210-206014090-

Disorders of the eye, adnexa, vision, unspecified

2250

50----5040------

Conjunctivitis--non-viral

2251

5902304060130360120--3011090-

Inflammation except conjunctivitis (including ophthalmia, iritis, chalazion)

2252

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

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

2259

200150--1306040------

Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing

226

17020--20150120------

Disorders of the ear, mastoid process, hearing, unspecified

2260

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

Deafness, hearing loss and impairment

2261

140----130110------

Circulatory system diseases

23

910170-11060740140--4305090-

Circulatory system diseases, unspecified

230

3020--20--------

Ischemic heart disease, including heart attack

233

10030---7040---20--

Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

2331

70----7040------

Angina

2332

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

Other forms of heart disease

235

30----3020------

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

2359

20----2020------

Cerebrovascular disease

236

18020---16040--2020--

Stroke

2361

17020---15040--20---

Diseases of arteries, arterioles, capillaries

237

7060--20--------

Aneurysm--nontraumatic

2372

6050--20--------

Diseases of the veins, lymphatics

238

50050-40-45020--410---

Hemorrhoids

2382

9040---5020------

Phlebitis, thrombosis

2383

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

Respiratory system diseases

24

34050--5029060--20190--

Respiratory system diseases, unspecified

240

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

Acute respiratory infections (including common cold)

241

40----30-------

Other diseases of upper respiratory tract

242

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

Pneumonia, influenza

243

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

Pneumonia

2431

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

Influenza--common

2432

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

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and allied conditions

244

80----70----60--

Asthma, except intrinsic

2443

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

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

2449

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

Other respiratory system diseases

249

30----2020------

Digestive system diseases and disorders

25

12040--308050----20-

Hernia--nontraumatic

253

9040--306050------

Genitourinary system diseases and disorders

26

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

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases and disorders

27

6,5302,0001202301,6604,5301,6802202104001,390310320

Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases and disorders, unspecified

270

1006050--40-------

Arthropathies and related disorders (arthritis)

271

14060--509060------

Dorsopathies

272

38080--6030090-402010030-

Sciatica

2721

20040--3016070---4030-

Lumbago

2722

4020--2020----20--

Disc disorders, except dislocation

2723

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

Dorsopathies, n.e.c.

2729

80----60----40--

Soft tissue disorders, except the back

273

5,8601,800602101,5304,0701,5101901703801,240260320

Soft tissue disorder, except the back, unspecified

2730

14030--2012070-30----

Bursitis

2731

630200-9011043020060-2080-60

Stenosing tenosynovitis

2732

1,26054030-4707302505020303002050

Other tenosynovitis, synovitis

2733

310110--110190150---2020-

Epicondylitis

2734

760270--25050018030-9016030-

Other or unspecified tendonitis (tendinitis)

2735

2,340460-404101,88058040100150640160200

Ganglion or cystic tumor

2736

200100--7010020--3020--

Multiple soft tissue disorders

2738

6020--2040-------

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

2739

17070--609050--2030--

Osteopathies, chondropathies, and acquired deformities

274

20----2020------

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

2749

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

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

279

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

Disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

28

9203608013016055012040-1301009060

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

281

8003408013014045012030-100903060

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

2810

7020---6020------

Cellulitis and abscess

2811

6003007012011030090--60602050

Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection

2813

70----70---4020--

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

2819

4020-----------

Diseases of sebaceous glands

283

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

Sebaceous cyst

2832

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

Other diseases and disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

289

8020--2070-------

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

2893

2020--20--------

Other systemic diseases and disorders

29

80----7040------

Endocrine, nutritional, metabolic, and immunity disorders

291

70----6040------

Diseases and disorders of other endocrine glands

2912

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

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

2919

40----4030------

Infectious and parasitic diseases

3

1,2009080--1,11020--8096040-

Infectious and parasitic diseases, unspecified

30

120----50-------

Bacterial diseases

31

200----200----18020-

Other bacterial diseases

319

190----190----170--

Diphtheria, whooping cough

3192

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

Streptococcal sore throat and scarlatina

3193

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

Other bacterial diseases, n.e.c

3199

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

Viral diseases

32

150----140----130--

Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (eruptive fever)

323

90----90----80--

Chickenpox, varicella

3233

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

Herpes zoster, shingles

3234

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

Viral diseases of the conjunctiva

326

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

Viral conjunctivitis (ophthalmia)

3261

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

Other diseases due to viruses

329

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

Other arthropod-borne diseases

33

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

Lyme disease

333

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

Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines

36

90----80----50--

Infectious diseases peculiar to the intestines, unspecified

360

40----30----20--

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

369

40----30----20--

Other infectious and parasitic diseases

39

600----600----570--

Pediculosis and phthirus infestation (lice)

391

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

Scabies and other acariases

392

560----560----540--

Symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions

5

3,5506701202602902,88085014047028051059040

Symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions, unspecified

50

8020---7020----20-

Symptoms

51

3,2806501102502902,63079014045020050051040

Symptoms, unspecified

510

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

General symptoms

511

1,920350801001701,5805805090140350340-

General symptoms, unspecified

5110

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

Loss of consciousness--not heat related

5111

1,07016030-120910340204060230210-

Convulsions, seizures

5112

18050-50-13030---2050-

Dizziness--general

5114

480110504030370140-50307070-

Numbness--general

5116

40----4030------

Multiple general symptoms

5118

60----5020--30---

General symptoms, n.e.c.

5119

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

Symptoms involving head and neck

514

62030---58050-330309080-

Headache, except migraine

5141

59020---56050-330208080-

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

5149

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

Symptoms involving respiratory system and chest

516

48016030-110320909030203040-

Symptoms involving respiratory system and chest, unspecified

5160

2608030-501805090-20---

Chest pain

5164

9060---30-------

Multiple symptoms involving respiratory system and chest

5168

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

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

5169

90----8030-30----

Symptoms involving digestive and urinary system

517

40----4020------

Nausea and vomiting--general

5171

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

Multiple symptoms

518

150110---4020------

Abnormal findings

52

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

Other abnormal findings

529

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

Multiple symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions

58

120----120-----40-

Other diseases, conditions, and disorders

6

3,270170--1603,1001,0607087027065016030

Mental disorders and syndromes

62

3,250160--1503,0801,0507087027064016030

Mental disorders and syndromes, unspecified

620

50040--4046040020--20--

Anxiety, stress

621

2,730120--1102,6106405086026061016030

Anxiety, stress, unspecified

6210

1,91080--701,83044030700200340110-

Post-traumatic stress disorder

6211

40030--3036014020403011020-

Anxiety or panic disorder

6213

100----100---203020-

Anxiety, stress, n.e.c.

6219

320----32040-100-130--

Exposures to disease -- no illness incurred

7

280----280---60200--

Multiple diseases, conditions, and disorders

8

10030--307020------

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

(2) Data for Mining (Sector 21 in the North American Industry Classification System United States, 2012) include establishments not governed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration rules and reporting, such as those in Oil and Gas Extraction and related support activities. Data for mining operators in coal, metal, and nonmetal mining are provided to BLS by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. Independent mining contractors are excluded from the coal, metal, and nonmetal mining industries. These data do not reflect the changes the Occupational Safety and Health Administration made to its recordkeeping requirements effective January 1, 2002 therefore, estimates for these industries are not comparable to estimates in other industries.
(3) Excludes farms with fewer than 11 employees.
(4) Data for employers in rail transportation are provided to BLS by the Federal Railroad Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Notes: Industry sectors classified according to the North American Industry Classification System United States, 2012.
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