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. 2007 Feb 15;64(7):454–460. doi: 10.1136/oem.2006.029322

Table 3 Estimated number of occupational injuries and illnesses in thousands by industry sector, survey of occupational illnesses and injuries, private sector only 1992–2003.

Year Agriculture, forestry and fishing Mining Construction Manufacturing Transportation and public utilities Wholesale and retail trade Services
1992 116 47 520 2213 488 1682 1561
1993 119 43 511 2169 519 1671 1534
1994 106 40 529 2233 533 1649 1512
1995 121 38 485 2123 524 1632 1498
1996 113 33 484 1953 514 1531 1467
1997 113 36 493 1921 498 1524 1419
1998 112 30 481 1835 456 1512 1373
1999 105 24 501 1706 467 1459 1320
2000 108 27 504 1651 459 1424 1351
2001 109 24 481 1391 456 1327 1305
2002 96 23 418 1160 383 1278 1278
2003* 55 18 408 974 320 869 1538
Total % change 1992–2002 −16.7% −51.3% −19.7% −47.6% −21.5% −24.0% −18.1%

*The Bureau of Labor Statistics changed its industrial classification system in 2003 to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).

From 1992–2002 the BLS used the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC). Data on injuries and illnesses for industrial sectors in 2003 may not be comparable with data in 1992–2002.