The number of claims in respect of non-fatal accidents at work during the second quarter decreased by 4.5 per cent when compared to the corresponding period in 2013, the National Statistics Office said today.

Records show that 820 persons had a non-fatal accident at work in the second quarter this year. Accordingly, the number of accidents decreased by 39 (4.5 per cent) over the corresponding period last year.

The largest share of non-fatal accidents were registered in the manufacturing sector (22.8 per cent). Other economic sectors where accidents were quite common included construction (16.8 per cent), Accommodation and food services (10.7 per cent) and Transportation and storage (10.5 per cent).

The largest share of accidents involved persons in elementary occupations and those working in crafts and related trades.

More than a quarter of non-fatal accidents at work concerned persons aged between 25 and 34.

Wounds and superficial injuries, and dislocations, strains and sprains were the most common types, of non-fatal accidents, amounting to 474 and 193 cases respectively.

When compared to the corresponding period last year, wounds and superficial injuries increased by 15 per cent, while dislocations, strains and sprains declined by 3 per cent. Nearly half the non-fatal injuries at work affected the upper parts of the body, such as the fingers and hands.

Between April and June, the Occupational Health and Safety Authority (OHSA) did not report any fatal accidents at work. Two fatalities at work were reported during the same period last year.

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