Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal — Workplace Injuries

NAICS 562211 • BLS SOII & CFOI

In 2013, the Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal industry reported 600 recordable cases — an incidence rate of 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, with 200 cases involving days away from work. Source: BLS SOII.

Injury & Illness Data (SOII)

Workplace injury and illness rates for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal by year, BLS SOII.
Year Incidence Rate Total Recordable Days Away Cases
2013 1.7 600 200
2012 2.1 800 300
2011 3.0 1,100 300
2010 3.1 1,100 300
2009 3.7 1,300 300
2008 2.9 1,100 300
2006 3.9 1,500 400

Source: BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII). Rate = cases per 100 FTE workers.

Fatal Work Injuries (CFOI)

Complete counts of fatal workplace injuries from BLS CFOI.

Fatal work injuries for Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal by year and event type, BLS CFOI.
Year Fatal Injuries Event Type
2020 2 All events
2017 1 All events
2016 1 All events
2015 4 All events
2013 3 All events
2012 3 All events
2011 5 All events