In 2018, there were 125,000,000 workers in the United States work force. On average, a worker is injured on the job approximately every seven seconds; that equates to 12,550 workers every day of the year. In 2018, there were 110,000,000 workdays lost to work-related injuries. The most common types of worker injuries are sprains/strains/tears (46.5%), soreness or pain (26.7%), and cuts/lacerations/punctures (15.1%). The top three causes of workplace injuries are overexertion (33.5%), contact with objects and equipment (26.0%), and slips, trips, and falls (25.8%). The occupations with the largest number of workplace injuries that result in days away from work are: (1) the service industry (including law enforcement and firefighters), (2) transportation/shipping, (3) manufacturing/production, (4) installation/maintenance/repair, and (5) construction. Virtually all workplace injuries are preventable. What is the average number of workdays lost for each workplace injury?
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