The number of repeated trauma cases reported for 2001 (216,400) was ten percent lower than the corresponding 2000 figure (242,000). Sixty-five percent of the repeated trauma cases in 2001 were in manufacturing industries.

Here are the top ten industries reporting the most cases of repeated trauma disorders in 2001:

• Meat packing plants
• Motor vehicles and car bodies
• Men's and boys' trousers and slacks
• Motorcycles, bicycles, and parts
• Poultry slaughtering and processing
• Engine electrical equipment
• Household laundry equipment
• Men's footwear, except athletic
• Motor vehicle parts and accessories
• Silverware and plated ware