Source: http://labor.mo.gov/Lmi/Oii2006/summarydata_2006.asp
Timestamp: 2014-03-11 23:58:49
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Missouri Labor | 2006 Summary Data
The incidence rates per 100 full-time workers for total nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses for Missouri and All United States in 2003 through 2006 are shown in Chart 1. The incidence rate for Missouri has not significantly changed during the 2003 to 2006 period.
Chart 2 presents a comparison of the incidence rates per 100 full-time workers for total nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses by major industry sector between Missouri and All United States for private industry in 2006. Incidence rates represent the number of injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers. Incidence rates are compared between Missouri and All United States for private industry and major industry sectors. Missouri had a higher incidence rate than All United States for private industry. Missouri also had a higher incidence rate for manufacturing. The incidence rate for Missouri was lower than All United States for construction.
Chart 3 presents the incidence rates per 100 full-time workers for total nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses by major industry sector in Missouri private industry in 2005 and 2006. The 2006 incidence rate for private industry was significantly reduced from the 2005 rates. The incidence rate for the total goods-producing sector was significantly reduced from the 2005 rate. The incidence rate for the natural resources and mining major industry sector was significantly increased from the 2005 rate. The incidence rate for the construction major industry sector was significantly decreased from 2005. The incidence rate for the manufacturing major industry sector was also significantly decreased from 2005. There were no significant changes in the incidence rates between 2006 and 2005 for the total service-providing sector, any service-providing major industry sector, or any service-providing sectors.
The industry subsectors (3-digit NAICS code) with the highest nonfatal occupational injury and illness incidence rates per 100 full-time employees for total cases in Missouri private industry in 2006 are shown in Chart 4. Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326) had the highest incidence rate at 10.7. Air transportation had the second highest incidence rate at 10.1.
Chart 5 shows the distribution of injuries and illnesses by category of illness in Missouri private industry in 2006. The category of illness with the largest percentage was all other occupational illnesses at 52%. The second largest category of illness was skin diseases or disorders accounting for 24% of the occupational illnesses in Missouri private industry in 2006. Hearing loss was the next largest category of illness at 11%, followed by respiratory conditions at 10%.
The incidence rates of cases with days away from work, job transfer, or restriction for injuries and illnesses in Missouri private industry are shown in Chart 6. The incidence rates are presented for 2003 through 2006. The incidence rates for cases with days away from work, job transfer or restriction; cases with days away from work; and cases with days of job transfer or restriction were not significantly changed from 2003 to 2005. The incidence rates for cases wi