The Louisiana Department of Labor reports that state data concerning work-related injuries and illnesses occurring in the state in 2001 are now available. In summary, the statistical data on injured worker demographics and characteristics of serious nonfatal injuries and illnesses produced the following results: * Sprains and strains accounted for 36.5 percent of the work-related injuries and illnesses that required recuperation away from work in Louisiana for 2001. * Contact with objects and equipment was the leading event for injuries and illnesses with 27.2 percent for 2001, with overexerti...
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