November 03, 2009 (The Editor’s Desk is updated each business day.)
Declines in occupational illnesses and injuries in 2008
Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses, 2003–2008
| Year |
Nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses, total recordable cases |
| Number of cases |
Incidence rate per 100 full-time workers |
2003 |
4,365,200 |
5.0 |
2004 |
4,257,300 |
4.8 |
2005 |
4,214,200 |
4.6 |
2006 |
4,085,400 |
4.4 |
2007 |
4,002,700 |
4.2 |
2008 |
3,696,100 |
3.9 |
These data featured in the TED article, Declines in occupational illnesses and injuries in 2008.
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