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Tables INJGOR1_3YR - Averaged 2003/04-2005/06

Estimated incidence and rates of reportable non-fatal injury to workers, by country and government office region within England, averaged 2003/04-2005/06.

Country Government office region within England Sample cases Averaged estimated incidence (thousands) Averaged rate per 100 000 workers
central 95% C.I. central 95% C.I.
lower upper lower upper
England   1552 278 264 293 1180 1120 1240
North East 92 15 12 18 1370 1080 1650
North West 173 33 28 38 1050 890 1220
Yorkshire and the Humber 203 34 29 38 1440 1240 1640
East Midlands 156 28 23 33 1370 1140 1590
West Midlands 183 33 29 38 1360 1170 1560
East 180 32 27 36 1160 990 1330
London 139 31 25 36 900 740 1060
South East 234 40 35 45 990 860 1120
South West 192 33 28 38 1360 1170 1560
Wales   105 18 15 22 1410 1140 1680
Scotland   181 31 27 36 1300 1110 1500
Great Britain   1838 328 313 344 1200 1140 1250

Notes:

Reportable workplace injuries include all those sustained as a result of a non-road traffic accident, resulting in over 3 days of absence from work.

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Updated 16.11.09