Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries
Top 10 Most Common Non-Fatal Workplace Injuries*
Workplace injuries are dropping, fatal workplace injuries are also falling. Here are some common non-fatal workplace injuries according to a report of the Bureau Labor and Statistics.
| CAUSE OF INJURY | PERCENT OF TOTAL INJURIES |
|---|---|
| Struck by object | 24.5% |
| Falls on same level | 17.0% |
| Overexertion in lifting and lowering | 10.9% |
| Falls to lower level | 5.4% |
| Transportation incidents | 5.2% |
| Slip or trip without falls | 4.1% |
| Exposure to harmful substances and environments | 4.1% |
| Violence and other injuries from persons and animals | 4.1% |
| Repetitive motion | 2.7% |
| Fires and explosions | 0.1% |
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