Trends in Workplace Injuries (1976 - 1997)


Trends in Work Place Injuries (1976 - 1997)
Year Total w/o Lost Days with Lost Days
1976 4,995,800 3,073,500 1,821,400
1977 5,298,500 3,145,900 2,041,700
1978 5,656,000 3,212,500 2,280,800
1979 5,956,800 3,250,400 2,505,100
1980 5,475,600 2,979,800 2,311,900
1981 5,278,400 2,864,900 2,227,800
1982 4,751,000 2,604,500 1,981,400
1983 4,748,000 2,604,500 1,978,700
1984 5,294,800 2,841,100 2,260,600
1985 5,381,700 2,893,100 2,275,900
1986 5,492,000 2,955,100 2,311,300
1987 5,845,500 3,120,800 2,425,200
1988 6,199,600 3,315,600 2,518,700
1989 6,292,500 3,333,000 2,546,500
1990 6,421,300 3,430,800 2,528,100
1991 5,977,400 3,180,500 2,308,600
1992 6,342,000 3,565,900 2,226,000
1993 6,255,300 3,482,900 2,135,600
1994 6,252,200 3,403,900 2,119,300
1995 6,080,600 3,313,000 1,934,300
1996 5,799,900 3,153,600 1,785,800
1997 5,715,800 3,033,200 1,746,500

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Survey of Occupational Illness and Injury


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