{"id":13047,"date":"2023-11-24T14:19:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T14:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/?p=13047"},"modified":"2023-11-24T14:19:21","modified_gmt":"2023-11-24T14:19:21","slug":"workplace-injury-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/workplace-injury-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"150+ Workplace Injury Statistics, Facts and Trends [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Stressed by your job? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overexertion, fatigue and back pain becoming routine? You may be surprised to know how many others suffer from <strong>workplace injuries and illnesses<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, workplace injuries can lead to <strong>heavy expenses<\/strong> in terms of medical claims and lost work days.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article highlights interesting facts about workplace injuries and illnesses. You will find which injuries are most common, what are their costs and how to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#top-workplace-injury-stats-editors-pick\">Top Workplace Injury Stats &#8211; Editor\u2019s pick<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-frequent-are-workplace-injuries\">How frequent are workplace injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-causes-workplace-injuries\">What causes workplace injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#which-industries-suffer-the-most-injuries\">Which industries suffer the most injuries?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-expensive-can-workplace-injuries-get\">How expensive can workplace injuries get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#how-to-prevent-workplace-injuries\">How to prevent workplace injuries?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top-workplace-injury-stats-editors-pick\">Top Workplace Injury Stats &#8211; Editor\u2019s pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ILO estimates that <strong>340 million workplace injuries<\/strong> occur annually affecting <strong>160 million workers<\/strong> worldwide. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The National Safety Council reports that an employee is injured <strong>every 7 seconds<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workplace injuries can lead up to<strong> 7 million missed work days<\/strong> annually. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>construction industry<\/strong> witnesses the<strong> highest number<\/strong> of accidents and injuries. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers <strong>above 60 and below 25<\/strong> are the most vulnerable to workplace injuries across all industries. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to Travelers Injury Impact report, <strong>overexertion<\/strong> was the <strong>leading cause<\/strong> of workplace injuries in 2023. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-frequent-are-workplace-injuries\">How frequent are workplace injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace injuries range from equipment malfunction to <strong>stress and anxiety<\/strong>. Therefore, it is expected that many of us suffer from workplace injuries and illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following section illustrates how common <strong>workplace injuries<\/strong> are and how they affect employees worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More than <strong>1 million workers<\/strong> experience back injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [<a href=\"#sources\">4<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the ILO, <strong>2.3 million workers<\/strong> suffer workplace injuries every year. [<a href=\"#sources\">1<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The United States records almost <strong>4.7 million injured <\/strong>workers per year. [<a href=\"#sources\">5<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2021, the total deaths from work injuries <strong>amounted to 5190<\/strong> in the United States. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This marks an <strong>8.9% increase<\/strong> from previous years. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The US Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the <strong>fatal work injury rate is 3.6 <\/strong>fatalities per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This rate was <strong>3.4 in 2020<\/strong>, and <strong>3.5 in 2019<\/strong> (before COVID). [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fatality rate of <strong>3.6 in 2021<\/strong> was the highest recorded since 2016. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia recorded a fatality <strong>rate of 1.4<\/strong> over the period 2018-2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This amounts to an average of <strong>180 employee deaths<\/strong> per year. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fatality rate among senior employees is <strong>4 times higher<\/strong>, reaching 6.2 fatalities per 100,000 workers. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> lowest fatality rate<\/strong> recorded in Australia was 1.1, recorded in 2018. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees in their first year comprised <strong>34% of workplace injuries<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Britain recorded a total of <strong>1.8 million<\/strong> work-related health cases in 2021\/22. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>25% of workplace injury<\/strong> claims relate to the lower back and shoulders. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, workers older than 65 are more <strong>susceptible to disabilities or death<\/strong> resulting from workplace injuries. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is reported that<strong> 17% of severe injuries<\/strong> in workers of age 55 and above lead to early retirements. [<a href=\"#sources\">10<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women form a <strong>higher proportion of deaths<\/strong> resulting from roadway accidents and harmful exposures in the workplace. [<a href=\"#sources\">11<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men, on the other hand, have a <strong>higher rate of deaths<\/strong> resulting from falls and contact with objects and equipment, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [<a href=\"#sources\">11<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Over the last ten years, Australia has recorded <strong>1850 fatalities<\/strong> resulting from traumatic work injuries. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, there have been over <strong>1 million <\/strong>serious workers\u2019 compensation claims filed over this time period. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This figure amounts to almost <strong>1 in 12 workers<\/strong> filing these compensation claims. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All of these<strong> 1 million claims <\/strong>involve more than one week of working time lost. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the Australian health ministry, <strong>62% of worker fatalities<\/strong> occurred among employees aged 45 or above. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lower-back-workplace-injuries-1024x427.png\" alt=\"25% of workplace injury claims relate to the lower back and shoulders\" class=\"wp-image-13073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lower-back-workplace-injuries-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lower-back-workplace-injuries-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lower-back-workplace-injuries-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lower-back-workplace-injuries.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#fff9ed\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>If you found this article interesting, you might enjoy these too:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<p>[related_posts_by_tax taxonomies=&#8221;category,post_tag&#8221; posts_per_page=&#8221;5&#8243; orderby=&#8221;post_modified&#8221; title=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-workplace-injuries\">What causes workplace injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us think of heavy equipment and car accidents when we <strong>think of workplace injuries<\/strong>. However, illnesses and injuries can result from many different factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, some of the most common causes of workplace injuries involve <strong>burnout and overexertion<\/strong>, something all of us can relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Due to COVID, the most common cause of workplace injury in 2020 was exposure to harmful substances, resulting in <strong>36% of workplace injuries<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The industry affected most by <strong>exposure to harmful substances<\/strong> was healthcare service. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Before the pandemic, exposure to harmful substances was <strong>ranked as the 6th<\/strong> most common cause. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers <strong>lost an average of 13 days<\/strong> from injuries caused by exposure to harmful substances. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disregarding the COVID effect, the <strong>two leading causes<\/strong> of workplace injury are overexertion, and slips and falls. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overexertion resulted in <strong>almost 22%<\/strong> of workplace injuries in 2020. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers <strong>lost almost 14 days<\/strong> due to injuries from overexertion. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The industry <strong>affected the most by overexertion<\/strong> injuries was transportation and warehousing. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The age group most affected by overexertion injuries was <strong>45 to 65 year-olds<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third most common cause for workplace injuries was reported to be slips and falls, resulting in <strong>18% of cases<\/strong> in 2020. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This type of injury caused an <strong>average of 14 lost days<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The industries where <strong>most slips and falls<\/strong> occurred in 2020, were transportation and warehousing, and agriculture. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;The age group most affected by slips and fall was <strong>55 years and older<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fourth most common cause is contact with objects and equipment, accounting for <strong>16.7% of workplace injuries<\/strong> in 2020. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical <strong>lost days<\/strong> from these injuries were 14. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Explosions accounted for 3%<\/strong> of workplace injuries, according to a 2020 report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These injuries from explosions have the <strong>highest casualty rate<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>most expensive<\/strong> workplace injuries are musculoskeletal disorders and they account for <strong>33% of workplace injuries<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>fastest growing <\/strong>type of workplace injury is <strong>Repetitive Stress Injury<\/strong> and can be caused by more than 100 different job types. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repetitive Stress Injuries have a high chance of resulting in <strong>permanent disabilities<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travelers Injury Impact Report found that new employees suffered the <strong>most injuries<\/strong>, regardless of industry. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to this report, the <strong>top cause of accidents<\/strong> across all industries was <strong>overexertion (29%)<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Causes next in line were <strong>slips and falls (23%)<\/strong>, motor <strong>vehicle accidents (5%)<\/strong>, and being <strong>caught between hazards (5%)<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A total of <strong>850 fatalities <\/strong>resulted from falls and slips in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Australia, <strong>vehicle incidents <\/strong>accounted for <strong>81 workers fatalities<\/strong> in 2022, constituting <strong>42% <\/strong>of all fatalities in their period. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being hit by moving objects was next in line, leading to <strong>26 worker deaths<\/strong>, comprising <strong>13% of all fatalities<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of Injury<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Proportion of all claims<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sprains and strains<\/td><td>38%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fractures<\/td><td>13%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Contusions<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dislocations<\/td><td>7%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Inflammation<\/td><td>7%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: 2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Britain recorded <strong>0.9 million<\/strong> workplace medical cases stemming from <strong>stress, depression or anxiety<\/strong> in 2021\/2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next most common cause was <strong>musculoskeletal disorder<\/strong> resulting in <strong>0.5 million<\/strong> workplace injuries in this period. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These injuries combined resulted in a total of <strong>36.8 million lost working days<\/strong> in Britain. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>600,000 British workers<\/strong> held COVID responsible for causing or worsening their workplace injury in 2021\/2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A British HSE report stated that <strong>30% of all work-related deaths<\/strong> were caused by falls from heights in 2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This report also listed that being struck by a moving, flying or falling object<em> <\/em>resulted in <strong>21% of all fatal injuries<\/strong> in 2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next in line, being struck by a moving vehicle accounted for <strong>15% of the total number of deaths<\/strong> from workplace injuries in 2022\/23. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/causes-workplace-injury-1024x683.png\" alt=\"most common causes of workplace injury\" class=\"wp-image-13074\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/causes-workplace-injury-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/causes-workplace-injury-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/causes-workplace-injury-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/causes-workplace-injury.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-industries-suffer-the-most-injuries\">Which industries suffer the most injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Different types of jobs pose different kinds of risk to the worker. It is expected that workers in harmful jobs like construction and healthcare would be more prone to injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following facts show how workers from <strong>different industries<\/strong> are affected by hazards of the workplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The transportation and material moving industry experienced the <strong>highest fatalities<\/strong> from workplace injuries in 2021, amounting to <strong>1523 deaths<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These fatalities comprised <strong>38.2% of all work-related deaths<\/strong> in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>370 of these fatalities were due to<strong> falls, slips and trips <\/strong>in construction and extraction jobs. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This number marks a <strong>7.2% increase<\/strong> from 2020. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The number of<strong> fatal workplace injuries <\/strong>for driver\/sales workers and truck drivers amounted to <strong>1032<\/strong> in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The construction and extraction industry recorded the <strong>2nd highest<\/strong> number of fatal work injuries, amounting to <strong>951 deaths<\/strong> in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firefighters, law enforcement, police officers and other protective service workers experienced<strong> 302 deaths<\/strong> from work-related injuries in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45% of these fatalities<\/strong> were from homicides and suicides, while <strong>33%<\/strong> were caused by transportation incidents. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations had<strong> 475 fatalities<\/strong> in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almost <strong>30% of these casualties <\/strong>were suffered by vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers and repairers. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fishing and hunting industry reported a fatality rate of<strong> 75.2 deaths per 100,000<\/strong> full-time equivalent workers. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This marked an almost<strong> 50% decrease <\/strong>from the fatality rate of 132 in 2020. [<a href=\"#sources\">6<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restaurant workers reported that<strong> 53% of their injury claims<\/strong> were filed by first-year employees, making it the highest proportion across all industries. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The construction industry saw <strong>47% of injury claims<\/strong> filed by first-year employees, making it the second in line. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation industry stands at third position, with<strong> 40% of injury claims<\/strong> filed by first-year employees. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The<strong> average work days lost<\/strong> per injury were the highest in the construction industry. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The healthcare industry recorded <strong>453,200 non-fatal workplace injuries<\/strong>, the highest number across all industries in 2023. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The retail trade industry was second in line with <strong>352,800 non-fatal work injuries<\/strong> in 2023. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manufacturing industry trailed close behind with <strong>334,500 non-fatal injuries<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industries next in line were transportation and warehousing with<strong> 235,200 injuries<\/strong>, Accommodation and Food Services with <strong>182,500 injuries <\/strong>and Construction with <strong>162,500 injuries<\/strong> in 2023. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When compared with the total workforce, the <strong>highest rate<\/strong> of non-fatal injuries was recorded by the Transportation and Warehousing industry. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This amounted to<strong> 4.3 injuries per 100<\/strong> full-time equivalent employees. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting industry also recorded an <strong>injury rate of 4.3 <\/strong>for non-fatal injuries. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry recorded the <strong>second highest rate<\/strong> of non-fatal injuries, amounting to 3.4. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The third highest rate of non-fatal injuries was reported by Healthcare and Social Assistance industry and Retail Trade, amounting to <strong>3.1 injuries per 100 <\/strong>full-time equivalent employees. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This was followed by the Manufacturing industry with a <strong>rate of 2.8<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the British data, there were<strong> 68 fatalities<\/strong> resulting from workplace injuries in 2021\/2022. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Of these deaths, <strong>87% <\/strong>were from the services sector comprising retail, accommodation and food, transportation, public administration. [<a href=\"#sources\">8<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/transportation-highest-death-rate-1024x427.png\" alt=\"the transportation and material moving industry recorded highest deaths rate of all industries\" class=\"wp-image-13075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/transportation-highest-death-rate-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/transportation-highest-death-rate-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/transportation-highest-death-rate-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/transportation-highest-death-rate.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-expensive-can-workplace-injuries-get\">How expensive can workplace injuries get?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace injuries are not only harmful to the health of the worker, they also come with <strong>financial costs<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data shows that absences and medical treatment can <strong>lead to heavy costs<\/strong> both for the employer and the employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These lost days and medical bills also affect the overall economy and labor market of countries, as shown by the following statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/avg-workdays-lost-by-industry-1024x768.png\" alt=\"average work days lost by industry\" class=\"wp-image-13076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/avg-workdays-lost-by-industry-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/avg-workdays-lost-by-industry-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/avg-workdays-lost-by-industry-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/jobera.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/avg-workdays-lost-by-industry.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injuries related to back pain<strong> cost employers $7 billion<\/strong> annually and result in <strong>100 million<\/strong> lost work days. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The average <strong>cost per injury<\/strong> is higher for older employees. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Costs of medical claims filed by senior employees are <strong>15% higher<\/strong> compared to injury costs of middle-aged employees. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compared to employees aged 18-24, the injury costs of senior employees were <strong>140% higher<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These figures are especially alarming because of the <strong>growing number<\/strong> of older people in the workforce. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers aged 65 or above will account for<strong> 60% of the growth<\/strong> in the workforce in the next ten years. [<a href=\"#sources\">13<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injuries caused by slips and falls have the <strong>highest average cost per claim<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workers injured due to slips and falls in the workplace <strong>lost an average of 83 days<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vehicle accident injuries rank <strong>2nd highest<\/strong> in terms of average cost per claim. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Injuries caused by vehicle accidents resulted in an average of<strong> 79 absences per worker<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dislocations were rated the <strong>most expensive work injury<\/strong>, followed by fractures as the second most expensive. [<a href=\"#sources\">3<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Australian health ministry estimates that work-related injuries and illnesses result in an average <strong>loss of $28.6 billion<\/strong> per year. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If workplace injuries are prevented, the Australian economy could gain an<strong> extra 185,500 full-time equivalent jobs<\/strong> per year and an <strong>average wage rise of 1.3%<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical claims filed by female employees result in an<strong> average loss of 8.8 weeks<\/strong> and the same figure for male workers is<strong> 7.6 weeks<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, the <strong>average compensation<\/strong> rate for women stands at <strong>$14,604<\/strong> compared to <strong>$16,476 <\/strong>for men. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This difference results from factors like the <strong>nature of injury<\/strong>, the<strong> types of jobs<\/strong> that women and men are more likely to work in, and <strong>differences in pay<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2021, work-related injuries resulted in <strong>3.65 million absences<\/strong> in British Columbia, Canada. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>most common types of injuries<\/strong> reported in British Columbia were strains (19,953), back strains (10,631), occupational disease (7,724), cuts (4,560) and contusions ( 4,176). [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of accident<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Average cost per accident<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Motor Vehicle Accidents&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>$85,311<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burns<\/td><td>$54,173&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Falls&nbsp;<\/td><td>$48,575<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Caught By\/Between Objects<\/td><td>$44,588<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Struck By Object<\/td><td>$39,977<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: National Safety Council (NSC) [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of accident<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Average cost per injury<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Amputation&nbsp;<\/td><td>$118,837<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fracture or Dislocation<\/td><td>$60,934<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Trauma<\/td><td>$60,228<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Burns<\/td><td>$48,671<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infection or Inflammation<\/td><td>$37,498<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sprain or Strain<\/td><td>$33,589<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/td><td>$33,477<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lacerations, Punctures, and Ruptures<\/td><td>$33,348<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concussions<\/td><td>$33,151<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Occupational Diseases and Degeneration<\/td><td>$16,696&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: National Safety Council (NSC) [<a href=\"#sources\">2<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-prevent-workplace-injuries\">How to prevent workplace injuries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention is one of the best strategies to deal with workplace injuries. Companies and governments try to enforce <strong>safety standards<\/strong> and protocols to prevent casualties at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data shows that <strong>prevention strategies<\/strong> are effective in reducing workplace injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that workplace injuries can be prevented by <strong>adopting its hazard communication<\/strong> standards. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Precautions have helped <strong>reduce daily occupational fatalities <\/strong>from 38 per day to 15 per day over the last 50 years. [<a href=\"#sources\">15<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OSHA also recommends that material safety data sheets for chemicals should be made readily available and <strong>protective equipment<\/strong> should be prioritized. [<a href=\"#sources\">12<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In British Columbia, the Prevention Services wrote <strong>55,385 inspection reports<\/strong> and <strong>32,368 health and safety orders<\/strong>, in 2021. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They also imposed<strong> 359 penalties<\/strong>, amounting to a<strong> total value of $7,895,572<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This outreach helped them <strong>serve 263,292 registered<\/strong> <strong>employers<\/strong> and 2.49 million workers, in more than <strong>500,000 workplaces<\/strong>. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These prevention strategies were welcomed by employers, and <strong>81% of employers<\/strong> rated their experience as \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018very good\u2019. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employees also appreciated these efforts, and <strong>82% of injured workers<\/strong> rated their experience as either \u2018good\u2019 or \u2018very good\u2019. [<a href=\"#sources\">14<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineers at West Virginia University are <strong>using camera robots <\/strong>to identify and warn employees about hazards on the floor that could lead to slips and falls. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other companies like The Nationwide insurance company, Swiss Re Reinsurance Solutions and CompScience have teamed up to<strong> use AI-powered tools<\/strong> to prevent workplace injuries. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These solutions include using AI to<strong> analyze workplace videos <\/strong>to detect previously unreported workplace risks and prevent accidents. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The insurance company Chubb is using <strong>smartphone apps, wearables and drones<\/strong> to promote workplace safety, provide guidance for hazardous material and evaluate risk levels. [<a href=\"#sources\">9<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to the Australian health ministry, the rate of fatalities has seen a <strong>decreasing trend<\/strong> since 2007. [<a href=\"#sources\">7<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-classified-as-a-workplace-injury\">What is classified as a Workplace Injury?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any injury or illness that occurs as a result of work-related activities. These injuries can happen in various settings, including offices, factories, construction sites, and other work environments. Workplace injuries can be classified into several categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Physical Injuries:<\/strong> These include cuts, bruises, fractures, sprains, strains, burns, and amputations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Occupational Illnesses:<\/strong> Some injuries or illnesses may develop over time due to exposure to hazardous substances or unsafe working conditions. Examples include respiratory conditions, skin diseases, and hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs): <\/strong>These injuries occur due to repetitive motions or overuse of a particular part of the body. Common examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and bursitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Slips, Trips, and Falls:<\/strong> Wet or uneven surfaces, inadequate lighting, and cluttered walkways contribute to these incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Machinery and Equipment Accidents:<\/strong> This category includes incidents such as getting caught in machinery, being struck by objects, or falling from heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Psychological Injuries:<\/strong> Mental health issues, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, can also result from work-related factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"do-i-still-get-paid-if-i-am-injured-at-work\">Do I still get paid if I am injured at work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This depends on several factors, including the nature of the injury, the country or region you&#8217;re in, and the specific workers&#8217; compensation laws that apply. Here are some general principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Workers&#8217; Compensation<\/strong>: There are workers&#8217; compensation programs in place to provide benefits to employees who are injured on the job. These benefits typically include coverage for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost wages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Statutory Sick Pay or Short-Term Disability<\/strong>: In some places, there may be statutory sick pay or short-term disability benefits available for employees who are unable to work due to illness or injury, including those sustained at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Long-Term Disability Insurance<\/strong>: For injuries that result in long-term disability, some employees may have long-term disability insurance coverage. This type of insurance may provide financial support for an extended period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-you-deal-with-a-workplace-injury\">How do you deal with a workplace injury?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that the specific steps and procedures may vary based on your location and workplace policies. Here are some general guidelines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seek Immediate Medical Attention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notify Your Supervisor or Employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Document the Incident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File a Workers&#8217; Compensation Claim<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in Communication with the relevant authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If in doubt, consult with your human resources department or seek legal advice to ensure you are following the appropriate procedures for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace injuries and illnesses impact millions of workers worldwide. The International Labor Organisation estimates that&nbsp; workplace injuries result in <strong>6000 global deaths per day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These injuries are caused by manufacturers, with overexertion being the most common cause. Overexertion accounts for 20 to 30% of all workplace injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other common causes include <strong>slips and falls<\/strong>, <strong>motor vehicle accidents<\/strong>, and <strong>being struck by an object<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workplace injuries can cost up to <strong>100 million lost work days annually<\/strong>. These injuries can be prevented by adopting safety standards and protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>International Labor Organization. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ilo.org\/moscow\/areas-of-work\/occupational-safety-and-health\/WCMS_249278\/lang--en\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The enormous burden of poor working conditions.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Safety Council. <a href=\"https:\/\/injuryfacts.nsc.org\/work\/work-overview\/top-work-related-injury-causes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Top Work-related Injury Causes.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travelers. <a href=\"https:\/\/asset.trvstatic.com\/download\/assets\/travelers-injury-impact-report.pdf\/b6befc8063d211eeb3e29e98f6b6ed6a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2023 Travelers Injury Impact Report.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Legal Zoom. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalzoom.com\/articles\/workplace-injury-what-to-do-if-you-are-injured-on-the-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Workplace injury: What to do if you are injured on the job.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulpstream. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pulpstream.com\/resources\/blog\/work-injury\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The 6 Steps to Handle a Work Injury Correctly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Bureau of Labor Statistics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/news.release\/cfoi.nr0.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2021.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe Work Australia. <a href=\"https:\/\/data.safeworkaustralia.gov.au\/insights\/key-whs-stats-2023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Key Work Health and Safety Statistics Australia, 2023.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HSE. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/statistics\/overall\/hssh2122.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Health and safety at work Summary statistics for Great Britain 2022.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SHRM. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/risk-management\/pages\/new-older-workers-workplace-injury-data.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">New, Older Workers Stand Out in Workplace Injury Data.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PubMed. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35665525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Differential underestimation of work-related reinjury risk for older workers: Challenges to producing accurate rate estimates.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Injury Source. <a href=\"https:\/\/workinjurysource.com\/2023-work-injury-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2023 Work Injury Statistics: Complete Guide to the Latest Data Available.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thomas Marschee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marchesecomp.com\/workers-comp\/top-5-most-common-workplace-injuries-and-how-to-avoid-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Top 5 most common workplace injuries and how to avoid them.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Bureau of Labor Statistics. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/mlr\/2021\/article\/projections-overview-and-highlights-2020-30.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Projections overview and highlights, 2020\u201330.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work Safe BC. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafebc.com\/en\/about-us\/shared-data\/facts-and-figures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Statistical overview for 2021.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete Care. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitcompletecare.com\/blog\/7-most-common-work-related-injuries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">7 of the Most Common Work-Related Injuries.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<p>[ratemypost]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stressed by your job? 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