Nature and circumstances of the injuries in cases
| Injury | No. of cases | Causal agent/type of event | No. of cases |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprains or soft tissue injuries | 280 | Accidents involving a power tool or machinery | 192 |
| Haematoma, contusions or crush injuries | 78 | Accidents involving a non-powered tool or item of equipment | 59 |
| Lacerations or open wounds | 123 | Accidents involving a motor vehicle | 56 |
| Fractures | 50 | Chemical or other burns | 154 |
| Chemical poisonings or inhalation injuries | 146 | ||
| Other (specified) | 50 | Other (specified) | 59 |
| Missing | 805 | Missing | 683 |
| All* | 1386 | All* | 1349 |
*Totals exceed the number of cases (1348) as several subjects sustained >1 injury within the same episode and one had two external causes.