Private Sector Occupational Injury and Illness Incidence Rates 1993-20061/, 2/
| Year | United States Total Cases | South Carolina | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Cases | Lost Workday Cases | Nonfatal Cases Without Lost Workdays | ||
| 1993 | 8.5 | 7.4 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
| 1994 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 4.0 |
| 1995 | 8.1 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1996 | 7.4 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 3.5 |
| 1997 | 7.1 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| 1998 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| 1999 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| 2000 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| 2001 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| 2002 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
| 2003 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| 2004 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 2005 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| 2006 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
1/: Incidence rates per 100 full-time workers.
2/: Data excludes farms with fewer than 11 employees.
Source: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, in cooperation with participating State agencies.