The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,250 fatal workplace injuries in 2018, the latest year with available data. This means that 14 or 15 Americans lose their lives at work each day, on average. Many of these accidents can be prevented when workers receive continuous safety training, and their employers provide all the information and equipment necessary to stay safe.
In total, 2,834,500 nonfatal injuries and work-related illnesses were reported for 2018, and 900,400 involved days away from work. The following were some of the most common workplace injuries:
Sprains, strains and tears: 308,630Back injuries, including spinal cord injuries: 142,230Falls, slips and trips: 240,160
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