WCRI: Younger Workers Injured More Often Than Those Nearing Retirement

The proportion of work-related injuries among newly hired workers increased from 2017 to 2022, with those under 25 reporting more frequent injuries than those 55 and older, according to a report released Thursday by the Workers Compensation Research Institute. The report, which analyzed 8.4 million non-COVID-19 claims across 31 states, found that work injuries among workers with shorter tenure increased from 18% to 23% during the study period. Five industries accounted for nearly three out of every four work injuries between 2017 and 2022, and 21% of all workplace injuries were for work...