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Health Care and Social Assistance

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Figure 1. Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Health Care and Social Assistance Sectors * and Private Industry, 2003 - 2006

Figure 1. Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Health Care and Social Assistance Sectors * and Private Industry, 2003 - 2006

 

Figure 1 (table version). Rate of Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, Health Care and Social Assistance Sectors * and Private Industry, 2003 - 2006
2003 2004 2005 2006
Private Industry 5.0 4.8 4.6 4.4
Healthcare and social assistance (62) 6.5 6.2 5.9 5.8
Ambulatory healthcare services (621) 3.3 3.3 2.8 3.1
Hospitals (622) 8.7 8.3 8.1 8.1
Nursing and residential care facilities (623) 10.1 9.7 9.1 8.9
Social assistance (624) 4.1 3.9 4.3 3.9

Rate per 100 full-time workers

* NAICS Code

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Page last updated: September 26, 2008
Page last reviewed: October 20, 2008
Content Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Division of Respiratory Disease Studies

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Health Care and Social Assistance

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