Table 1
Selected occupations with high nonfatal injury rates, 2018
| Occupation | Percent of overall average |
|---|---|
| Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand | 318% |
| Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers | 322% |
| Janitors and cleaners | 177% |
| Nursing assistants | 327% |
| Maintenance and repair workers, general | 236% |
| Stock clerks and order fillers | 203% |
| Police and sheriff’s patrol officers | 873% |
| Light truck drivers | 311% |
| Construction laborers | 266% |
Source: Authors’ analysis of U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics data (U.S. DOL-BLS 2020a).
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