Median number of days away from work, by nature of nonfatal occupational
injury or illness, 1999

Nature of illness or injury   Median days

Carpal tunnel syndrome		 27
Fractures			 20
Amputations			 18
Tendonitis			  9
Multiple traumatic injuries	  7
Sprains, strains		  6
Heat burns			  4
Bruises, contusions		  3
Cuts, lacerations		  3
Chemical burns			  3