2019 Commercial construction stats
Occupation
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Top three occupations with total injuries (703)
| Occupations | Total | Percentage |
| Trades helpers and labourers | 203 | 28.88% |
| Carpenters and cabinetmakers | 107 | 15.22% |
| Other construction trades | 97 | 13.80% |
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Top three occupations with time loss injuries (166)
| Occupations | Total | Percentage |
| Trades helpers and laborers | 43 | 25.90% |
| Other construction trades | 33 | 19.88% |
| Carpenters and cabinetmakers | 22 | 13.25% |
Causes
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| Top five causes for total injuries | Claims total | Percentage |
| Contact with objects and equipment | 315 | 44.81% |
| Bodily reaction and exertion | 213 | 30.30% |
| Falls | 108 | 15.36% |
| Exposure to harmful substances or environments | 50 | 7.11% |
| Transportation accidents | 11 | 1.56% |
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| Top five causes for time loss injuries | Claims total | Percentage |
| Bodily reaction and exertion | 74 | 44.58% |
| Contact with objects and equipment | 42 | 25.30% |
| Falls | 36 | 21.69% |
| Exposure to harmful substances or environments | 7 | 4.22% |
| Transportation accidents | 6 | 3.61% |
Body parts
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| Top three body parts with total injuries (703) | Claims total | Percentage |
| Hand | 164 | 23.33% |
| Leg | 110 | 15.65% |
| Back | 96 | 13.66% |
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| Top three body parts with time loss injuries (166) | Claims total | Percentage |
| Back | 40 | 24.10% |
| Leg | 31 | 18.67% |
| Hand | 26 | 15.66% |
Contact with objects and equipment is the most common cause of injury in commercial construction.
44.76% of these injuries are to the hand
The most common of these injuries are from being struck by swinging or slipping cutting hand tools (non-powered).
21.59% of these injuries are to the eye
The most common of these injuries are from being struck by flying chips, particles or splinters.
9.84% of these injuries are to the arm
The most common of these injuries are from being struck by swinging or slipping objects.
Bodily reaction and exertion is the other major cause of injury in commercial construction.
38.03% of these injuries are to the back
The most common of these injuries are from overexertion in lifting wood, lumber or other building materials (solid elements).
23.47% of these injuries are to the leg
The most common of these injuries are from bending, climbing, crawling, reaching or twisting.
15.49% of these injuries are to the shoulder
The most common of these injuries are from overexertion in lifting.
