Health and Safety Executive

Over three day injury statistics

Number and rate of over 3 day injuries to employees in surface engineering, compared to overall manufacturing rates

Number and rate of over 3 day injuries to employees in surface engineering, compared to overall manufacturing rates

Kinds of over 3 day injuries to employees in surface engineering, 2001/02 – 2009/10p combined

Kinds of over 3 day injuries to employees in surface engineering, 2001/02 – 2009/10p combined

Type of injury Percentage
Handling 41%
Hit by moving or falling object 18%
Slip or trip 13%
Contact with harmful substance 7%
Contact with moving machinery 7%
Fall from height 5%
All other injuries <70 total 9%

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Updated: 26.09.11