When it comes to work-related injuries, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals a stark reality for millions of employees nationwide. In high-risk sectors like construction, manufacturing, and healthcare, incidents such as falls, repetitive strain injuries, and machinery accidents are common and can have lasting physical and financial impacts on workers and their families.
As businesses strive to maintain safety standards, accidents still occur, underscoring the critical need for experienced legal representation. Kaplan Morrell, a seasoned workers’ compensation lawyer, understands the complexities of these cases and is dedicated to helping injured employees navigate the system for the benefits they deserve.
Nationwide statistics on work-related injuries
Across the U.S., we can see some alarmingly high numbers of work-related injuries and illnesses in 2022:
- There were 2,804,200 recordable workplace injuries and illnesses
- 1,184,200 involved requiring days away from work
- 5,486 of these were fatal across all sectors
- 547,980 involved strains, sprains, and tears
- 250,830 involved injuries to the back
- 450,540 involved falls, slips and trips
- There were 10 median days taken off work per workplace injury
Industries with the most workplace injuries and illnesses
The top ten specific industries with the most incidents in 2022 were as follows (with the total recordable cases per 100,000 people):
- Skilled nursing care facilities (13.1)
- Skiing facilities (12.1)
- Nursing and residential care facilities (11.8)
- Correctional institutions (11.3)
- Veterinary facilities (11.3)
- Hospitals (10.2)
- Couriers and express delivery services (9.8)
- Leather and hide tanning and finishing (9.4)
- Other animal production (9.4)
- Healthcare and social assistance (8.5)
Colorado workplace injury stats
Colorado had 54,800 of these workplace injuries and illnesses in 2022. This is 2.8 per 100,000 people—slightly above the national average of 2.7. 45,800 were injuries, and 8,900 were illnesses.
65% of these injuries were relatively severe and involved days away from work. Most occurred in manufacturing.
Injured at work? Contact an experienced attorney like Kaplan Morrell
As you can see, if you’ve been injured at work, you aren’t alone. With decades of experience, Kaplan Morrell has worked with various industries and clients in Colorado, giving us a wealth of experience with workers’ comp across the board—and the ability to get you the compensation you deserve.
Call or text us at 303.780.7329. All of our consultations are free and confidential.
