Results from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses released that private industry employers reported nearly 3 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2014.
More than half of the nearly 3.0 million private industry injury and illness cases reported in 2014 involved days away from work, job transfer, or restriction (DART cases), according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
At one time or another, everyone has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements do not cause problems, but it's not surprising that symptoms develop from every day wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. Finger, hand, or wrist injuries most commonly occur during: