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Manufacturing

Demographics for the Manufacturing industry show a higher proportion of male workers, and raise concerns about an aging workforce. The following is a compilation of relevant data for the Manufacturing industry by the Integrated Benefits Institute, a non-profit supplier of and leader in health and productivity research.1

Manufacturing Demographics

Short-Term Disability

Manufacturing - Short-Term Disability Statistics

Three most prevalent conditions:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Injury and poisoning
  • Pregnancy and related
     

 Long-Term Disability

Manufacturing - Long-Term Disability Statistics

Three most prevalent conditions:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions
  • Circulatory system conditions
  • Nervous system conditions
     

Workers Compensation - With Absences

Manufacturing - Workers Compensation Statistics

Three most prevalent body part
groups injured:

  • Upper Extremities
  • Back and Neck
  • Lower Extremities
     

Workers Compensation - No Lost Time

Manufacturing - Workers Compensation (no lost time) Stats

Three most prevalent body part
groups injured:

  • Upper Extremities
  • Back and Neck
  • Lower Extremities
     

Incidental Sick Day Absences 

Manufacturing Incidental Sick Day Absences Stats

Some Productive Suggestions

  • Focus on return-to-work programs.
  • Incorporate prevention and employee health and wellness programs to help ensure that your workforce is in good health.
  • Devise workplace safety programs.

1Integrated Benefits Institute, “Benefits Intelligence,” 2011 Benchmarking data. The wage and benefit information can be accessed via the following Bureau of Labor Statistics website: http://www.bls.gov/eci/. The workers compensation rate information can be accessed via the following Bureau of Labor Statistics website: http://www.bls.gov/iif/