Study Shows More than 25% Americans Injured on the Job
According to a new survey by FindLaw.com, the most-visited legal information web site, more than a quarter of American adults say they have been injured while working, often missing substantial time from work as a result.
In accordance with June being designated as National Safety Month by the National Safety Council, FindLaw.com sought to find out how workplace injuries are affecting American workers. The FindLaw.com survey found that 28 percent of American adults say they have been injured on the job. Among men, the figure climbs to more than one-third (36 percent) who say they have suffered work-related injuries.
Of those injured on the job, 43 percent said they missed more than one week of work as a result of their injury. And 31 percent said they were off the job for more than a month.
Time Missed from Work Due to Injury - Less than one day (20%) - One day (10%) - 2-5 work day (21%) - Between a week and a month (12%) - More than one month (31%) - No answer/unsure (6%)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more than 4 million nonfatal workplace injuries or illnesses in 2006.
According to the FindLaw.com survey, more than half of those injured on the job -- 53 percent -- filed a workers' compensation claim as a result of their injuries. Workers' compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides compensation to employees who suffer job-related injuries and illnesses.
Source: Source: FindLaw.com | Published on June 23, 2008
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