by the numbers: hotel industry occupational injuries
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2014
17,910
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Occupational injuries in hotels by the numbers
Total Injuries by Year
2011 2012 2013
17,670
17,550
17,160
Dangerous Days When did most injuries occur?
Dangerous TimesMost injuries occured in these shifts
Thursdays
11,070
16%Injuries reported
Sundays
10,310
15%Injuries reported
8am-Noon Noon-4pm
18,290
26%Accidents
16,350
23%Accidents
Where does it hurt?Most commonly injured body parts
Upper Trunk Lower
22,110 16,900 15,810
Reported injuries32% 24% 23%
Reported injuries Reported injuries
What is the problem?Frequently reported injury types
Injuriesby Gender
Sprains, Strains & tears
25,010
36%
Bruises
6,020
9.0%
Cuts
6,140
9.0%
43,170
Women61%
27,060
Men39%
Injuriesby Age
16-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
2.0%
8.0%
18%
22%
26%
18%
4.0%
Pain
14,110
20%
Common Causesof Injuries
# of Days at Work Missed Due to Injury
24,150
Overexertion34%
22,630
Fall/Slip/Trip32%
1 2 3
16,680
Contact w/Equipment24%
1-2 days 3-5 days
11-20 days 21-30 days
6-10 days
31+ days
26% 18% 13%
11% 6% 26%Occupational injuries in hotels by the numbers