How Much Do Workplace Injuries Cost U.S. Businesses Each Year?
Workplace Injury Costs In 2017, employers in the United States paid out $161.5 billion dollars for injuries that occurred in the workplace. According to the National Safety Council, this number includes: Wage and productivity loss ($50.7 billion) Medical expenses ($34.3 billion) Administrative expenses ($52.0 billion) Employers’ uninsured costs ($12.4 billion) Damage to motor vehicles ($4.9
