Lost-worktime injuries and illnesses resulting in time away from work, by selected nature of injury and illness, 1998 (in thousands) Type of Injury or illness Number of Injuries or illnesses (thousands) Sprains, strains, tears 760.0 Bruises, contusions 153.1 Cuts, lacerations 137.6 Fractures 115.4 Heat burns, scalds 28.4 Carpal tunnel sydrome 26.3 Tendonitis 16.9 Chemical burns 11.7 Amputations 10.2