Incidence rate of nonfatal work injuries in the U.S. by occupation group 2017
Occupation groups with the highest incidence rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses* per 10,000 full-time workers in the U.S. in 2017
by Erin Duffin,
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This statistic shows the incidence rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work per 10,000 full-time workers in the U.S. in 2017, by occupation group. In 2017, about 522.6 per 10,000 flight attendants had a nonfatal occupational injury or illness.
Occupation groups with the highest incidence rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses* per 10,000 full-time workers in the U.S. in 2017
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| Occupation group | Incidence rate per 10,000 full-time equivalent workers |
|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 4,368.7 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 823 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 768.9 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 694.2 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 571.5 |
| Roof Bolters, Mining | 547.4 |
| Flight Attendants | 522.6 |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | 522.1 |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | 459.6 |
| Commercial Drivers | 455.6 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 444.8 |
| Orderlies | 421.4 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewere Pipe Cleaners | 400.6 |
| Dancers | 396.4 |
| Statistical Assistants | 369.4 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 348.3 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 304.4 |
| Nursing Assistants | 302.4 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 300.7 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 295.5 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 294.9 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 288.7 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 283.6 |
| Carpet Installers | 280.7 |
| Roofers | 280.4 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 278.1 |
| Construction Laborers | 274.3 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 273.3 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 269.2 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 264 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 261.9 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 258.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 257.5 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 254.5 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 250.5 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 240.8 |
| Painters and Paperhangers | 239.4 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 238.7 |
| Pest Control Workers | 233.4 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 232.9 |
| Occupation group | Incidence rate per 10,000 full-time equivalent workers |
|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 4,368.7 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 823 |
| Dietetic Technicians | 768.9 |
| Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 694.2 |
| Wind Turbine Service Technicians | 571.5 |
| Roof Bolters, Mining | 547.4 |
| Flight Attendants | 522.6 |
| Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers | 522.1 |
| Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers | 459.6 |
| Commercial Drivers | 455.6 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | 444.8 |
| Orderlies | 421.4 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewere Pipe Cleaners | 400.6 |
| Dancers | 396.4 |
| Statistical Assistants | 369.4 |
| Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | 348.3 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | 304.4 |
| Nursing Assistants | 302.4 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 300.7 |
| Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 295.5 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | 294.9 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 288.7 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 283.6 |
| Carpet Installers | 280.7 |
| Roofers | 280.4 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | 278.1 |
| Construction Laborers | 274.3 |
| Light Truck or Delivery Services Drivers | 273.3 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | 269.2 |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | 264 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | 261.9 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 258.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | 257.5 |
| Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | 254.5 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | 250.5 |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 240.8 |
| Painters and Paperhangers | 239.4 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 238.7 |
| Pest Control Workers | 233.4 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | 232.9 |
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by Erin Duffin,
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Apr 29, 2019
This statistic shows the incidence rate of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses involving days away from work per 10,000 full-time workers in the U.S. in 2017, by occupation group. In 2017, about 522.6 per 10,000 flight attendants had a nonfatal occupational injury or illness.
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* Injuries and illnesses involving days away from work only.
Only the 40 occupations with the highest incidence rates are shown.
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Only the 40 occupations with the highest incidence rates are shown.
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