Average Workers' Compensation by Body Part, 2020-2021

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Average total incurred costs per claim by part of body, nature of injury, and cause of injury - Using WCSP Data as of Latest Report Available for Accident Years 2020-2021 and states where NCCI provides ratemaking services.

Source: National Safety Council