1994 Characteristics of Injuries and Illnesses Resulting in Absences from Work — 1996-05-08

Over the past three years, there were notable reductions in the incidence of injuries and illnesses resulting in workdays lost due to overexertion, bodily reaction, and being struck by or striking against an object (table A). Between 1993 and 1994, rates did not decline for other types of work injuries and increased somewhat for falls on the same level. These findings are from the national survey of work-related injuries and illnesses in private industry by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Table A. The manner in which workers sustained injuries and illnesses resulting in days away from work, 1992-94 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Event or Percent Cases per 10,000 workers exposure1/ distribution, 1992 1993 1994 1994 cases --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total ........................... 100 305 286 277 Bodily reaction and exertion ....... 44 135 128 121 Overexertion ..................... 27 86 81 76 Bodily reaction, e.g.,slip, twist. 11 34 32 30 Repetitive motion ................