Over three day injury statistics

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

Numbers and Percentages by Type of Injury

• Handling: 614 = 41%
• Hit by moving or falling object: 281 = 18%
• Slip or trip: 205 = 13%
• Contact with harmful substance: 113 = 7%
• Contact with moving machinery: 103 = 7%
• Fall from height: 72 = 5%
• All other injuries <70 total: 137 = 9%