Most disabling U.S. workplace injuries in 2019, by cause
Top 10 causes of most disabling U.S. workplace injuries in 2019
This statistic displays the top 10 causes of the most disabling U.S. workplace injuries in 2019. Falls on same level was the second most disabling cause, responsible for around 19 percent of all workplace injuries in the United States. The direct costs for this type of injury stood at some 10.4 billion U.S. dollars in 2019.
Top 10 causes of most disabling U.S. workplace injuries in 2019
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| Share of all causes | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion involving outside sources | 23.7% |
| Falls on same level | 18.7% |
| Struck by object or equipment | 9.4% |
| Falls on lower level | 9% |
| Other exertions or bodily reactions | 6.7% |
| Roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicle | 4.9% |
| Slip or trip without fall | 3.9% |
| Caught in/compressed by equipment or objects | 3.5% |
| Repetitive motions involving micro-tasks | 2.9% |
| Struck against object or equipment | 2.1% |
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