Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, by Occupational Sector and Sex, 2006
| Occupational Sector | Percent of Workers | |
|---|---|---|
| Female | Male | |
| Sales and Office | 59.1% | 40.9% |
| Service | 61.9% | 38.1% |
| Management, Professional and Related | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| Production, Transportation and Material Moving | 18.8% | 81.2% |
| Farming, Fishing and Forestry | 20.7% | 79.3% |
| Construction, Extraction and Maintenance | 2.5% | 97.5% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Case and Demographic Characteristics for Work-related Injuries and Illnesses Involving Days Away From Work, Supplemental Tables, 2006. [Table 1b] http://bls.gov/iif/oshcdnew.htm, accessed 01/28/08.
