Workplace Injury Statistics, Causes, and Workers' Compensation Information
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The leading causes of workplace hospitalization, per OSHA.
| Rank | Name | Hospitalizations | Annual Avg | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fractures | 33,729 | 3,173 | ||
| 2 | Amputations | 27,837 | 2,645 | ||
| 3 | Cuts and Lacerations | 6,313 | 601 | ||
| 4 | Intracranial Injuries | 3,571 | 339 | ||
| 5 | Thermal Burns | 3,393 | 321 | ||
| 6 | Heat-related illnesses | 2,576 | 239 | ||
| 7 | Electrical Injuries | 2,014 | 190 | ||
| 8 | Internal organ injuries | 1,641 | 160 | ||
| 9 | Bruises and Contusions | 850 | 82 | ||
| 10 | Sprains, strains, and tears | 809 | 76 | ||
| 11 | Chemical burns | 740 | 70 | ||
| 12 | Dislocations | 577 | 56 | ||
| 13 | Gunshot wounds | 355 | 33 | ||
| 14 | Hernias | 277 | 26 | ||
| 15 | Crush Injuries | 265 | 171 | ||
| 16 | Heart attacks at work | 156 | 16 | ||
| 17 | Abrasions | 123 | 12 | ||
| 18 | Spinal Cord Injuries | 70 | 7 | ||
| 19 | Chemical Inhalation and Respiratory Injuries | 54 | 26 | ||
| 20 | Cold exposure injuries | 43 | 5 | ||
| 21 | Chemical Poisoning and Asphyxiation | 37 | 19 | ||
| 22 | Back and disc injuries | 35 | 17 | ||
| 23 | Asphyxiation and Suffocation | 25 | 3 | ||
| 24 | Allergic and Irritant Dermatitis | 22 | 2 | ||
| 25 | Skin and Tissue Infections | 21 | 4 |
Data sourced from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Severe Injury Reports, which require employers to report all work-related hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye within 24 hours.
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Understanding Workplace Injury Data
Every year, thousands of workers across the United States suffer serious injuries on the job. OSHA's severe injury reporting system captures every hospitalization, amputation, and loss of an eye reported by employers — creating the most comprehensive public record of workplace safety failures in the country.
This data reveals patterns that matter for injured workers. Certain industries, equipment types, and job tasks carry far higher risk than others. When an injury stems from a recognized hazard or employer negligence, workers may be entitled to compensation beyond standard workers' comp benefits.
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