Summary

Description

Occupational injury and illness counts and incidence rates are annual measures of the level and frequency of work-related injuries and illnesses. The rate equals the form of the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time employees. Data collected through the annual survey are based on records which employers maintain under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. Data include all cases resulting from accidents or exposure in the work environment that result in a nonfatal illness or injury. Some of these cases involve lost work time-- the incident may result in a work absence, restriction of work or motion, or transfer to another job. Other recordable cases do not involve any lost days. Recordkeeping guidelines are maintained by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.