Each year there are roughly ________ cases of workplace accidents per 100 full-time workers in the United States.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 4
D) 9

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, there were 2.8 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported by private industry employers in the United States, which translates to approximately 2.8 cases per 100 full-time workers. However, if we only consider cases that resulted in days away from work or job transfer, the rate is higher at 1.4 cases per 100 full-time workers. Option C, which is 4, is the closest approximation to this number.

Each Year There Are Roughly ________ Cases of Workplace Accidents