| Characteristic | Number of injuries to workers |
|---|---|
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
| - | - |
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November 2017
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2017
* Employer-reported non-fatal injuries to employees. Self-employed workers are included. Figures for 2016/2017 are provisional.
The source defines 'major injuries' as any of the following:
- fractures, other than to fingers, thumbs and toes
- amputations
- any injury likely to lead to permanent loss of sight or reduction in sight
- any crush injury to the head or torso causing damage to the brain or internal organs
- serious burns (including scalding) which:
covers more than 10% of the body
causes significant damage to the eyes, respiratory system or other vital organs
- any scalping requiring hospital treatment
- any loss of consciousness caused by head injury or asphyxia
- any other injury arising from working in an enclosed space which:
leads to hypothermia or heat-induced illness
- requires resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours
