Nonfatal work injuries days away U.S. by industry 2020 | Statista

In 2020, the median days away from work after a nonfatal work injury or illness in the construction industry stood at 11 days. The information industry had the highest number of median days away from work, at 16 days.

Median days away from work due to nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in the United States in 2020, by industry sector

Private industry sector	Median days away from work
Information	16
Trade, transportation, and utilities	13
Education and health services	12
Construction	11
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific, and technical services	10
Finance and insurance	10
Leisure and hospitality	10
Other services (except public administration)	10
Natural resources and mining	10

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November 2021

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United States

Survey time period

2020

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* Injuries and illnesses involving days away from work only.
All industries shown are private with the exception of government, which includes injuries to workers employed by governmental organizations regardless of industry.

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