Indicator #7: Musculoskeletal Disorders Reported by Employers
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or disorders of muscles, tendons, nerves, ligaments, joints, or spinal discs that are caused or aggravated by work activities. Workplace risk factors for MSDs include repetitive forceful motions, awkward postures, use of vibrating tools or equipment, and manual handling of heavy, awkward loads. These disorders also can be caused by single, traumatic events such as falls.
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Indicator # 7: Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders with Days Away from Work Reported by Employers, Maryland
| *Rate per 100,000 full-time workers |
| Year |
1. All Musculoskeletal Disorders |
2. Disorders of the Neck, Shoulder, and upper Extremities |
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cases |
4. Disorders of the Back |
| Number |
Rate* |
Number |
Rate* |
Number |
Rate* |
Number |
Rate* |
| 2000 |
9,075 |
530 |
1,962 |
115 |
160 |
9 |
4,509 |
263 |
| 2001 |
9,053 |
558 |
2,201 |
130 |
199 |
12 |
4,699 |
276 |
| 2002 |
7,625 |
456 |
1,933 |
115 |
108 |
7 |
3,747 |
224 |
| 2003 |
7,740 |
462 |
1,750 |
104 |
160 |
10 |
3,760 |
225 |
| 2004 |
8,300 |
506 |
2,280 |
139 |
420 |
25 |
3,630 |
221 |
| 2005 |
7,020 |
406 |
1,520 |
88 |
150 |
9 |
3,590 |
208 |
| 2006 |
6,840 |
390 |
1,830 |
104 |
110 |
7 |
3,040 |
173 |
| 2007 |
6,240 |
351 |
1,440 |
82 |
100 |
6 |
3,050 |
172 |
| 2008 |
5,690 |
322 |
1,320 |
74 |
50 |
3 |
7,890 |
163 |
| 2009 |
5,370 |
313 |
1,210 |
70 |
50 |
3 |
2,830 |
165 |
| 2010 |
5,950 |
362 |
1,490 |
90 |
110 |
7 |
3,000 |
182 |
| 2011 |
5,650 |
347 |
1,250 |
77 |
30 |
2 |
2,720 |
167 |
| 2012 |
5,880 |
349 |
1,440 |
86 |
60 |
4 |
2,870 |
170 |
| 2013 |
5,430 |
319 |
1,480 |
87 |
30 |
2 |
2,490 |
146 |
| 2014 |
4,470 |
262 |
1,220 |
71 |
20 |
1 |
2,150 |
125 |
| 2015 |
4,960 |
285 |
1,690 |
97 |
20 |
1 |
1,960 |
113 |
| 2016 |
5,240 |
300 |
1,780 |
102 |
N/A |
N/A |
2,170 |
124 |
| 2017 |
6,150 |
341 |
1,730 |
96 |
N/A |
N/A |
2,980 |
165 |
| 2018 |
5,200 |
288 |
1,410 |
78 |
30 |
2 |
2,330 |
129 |
| 2019 |
4,590 |
251 |
1,460 |
79 |
20 |
1 |
1,850 |
101 |
| 2020 |
5,460 |
266 |
1,330 |
78 |
30 |
2 |
1,830 |
107 |
More About this Indicator
Why is this indicator important?
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are preventable and control of occupational hazards is the most effective means of prevention. Estimating the burden and tracking these injuries helps target prevention programs and activities. Information on reported cases can be used to identify contributory factors and develop improved or new prevention strategies or regulations to protect workers.
Data Source for this Indicator
Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses. For more information on this data source visit
http://www.bls.gov/iif/.
U.S. data and information about this indicator obtained from
http://www.cste.org/general/custom.asp?page=OHIndicators
Limitation of Indicator
The Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses is conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics using a probability sample and not a census of all employers. It is based on injury and illness data maintained by employers and is subject to sampling error. There is a potential for additional sampling error if an employer has more than 30 cases with days away from work as an employer is only required to report on 30 such cases. Military, self-employed individuals, farms with fewer than 11 employees, and Federal agencies are excluded from the survey.
