
In the U.S. during 2016, there were:
5,190 work injury fatalities.
2,857,400 work injuries in private companies.
892,300 injuries requiring missed work.
8 days was the average amount of work days lost from a work injury.
317,530 work injuries specified as sprained or torn joints/muscles/tissues.
154,180 back injuries at work.
229,240 falls or near falls.
-Bureau of Labor Statistics: Injuries, Injuries, Fatalities. bls.gov.
