Event or exposure | Ambulatory healthcare services | Hospitals | Nursing and residential care facilities |
---|---|---|---|
Violent events |
4.7 | 13.5 | 16.2 |
Transportation incidents |
16.9 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
Falls, slips, and trips |
31.9 | 21.9 | 34.5 |
Exposure to harmful substances or environments |
2.2 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Contact with objects or equipment |
9.1 | 10.3 | 8.1 |
Overexertion and bodily reaction |
35.0 | 49.7 | 34.5 |
Note: Percentages may not add to 100 because of rounding and some nonclassifiable cases. Data are available only for cases involving days away from work. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. |