2006 Workplace Injuries and Illnesses — 2007-10-16

Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2006 occurred at a rate of 4.4 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers�a decline from 4.6 cases in 2005. (See table 1 and chart 1.) Similarly, the number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses reported in 2006 declined to 4.1 million cases, compared to 4.2 million cases in 2005. (See table 2.) These findings were reported today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor. * The total recordable case (TRC) injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers in 2006 was the lowest since the SOII was first conducted in 1972. * Incidence rates and numbers of cases for injuries and illnesses combined declined significantly in 2006 for most case types, with the exception of cases involving job transfer or restriction only. * The number and incidence rate of injuries both declined significantly in 2006 compared to 2005�three percent and five percent, respectively.