NIOSH eNews - February 2009

The chart represents nonfatal occupational injury and illness rates released earlier this fall by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For calendar year 2007 nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses among private industry employers occurred at a rate of 4.2 cases per 100 full-time workers. NIOSH groups the 19 2-digit industry sectors into eight NORA Sector Programs as indicated by the color coding of the bars in the chart.