New hires account for disproportionate share
Employees aged 60 and older account for 16% of all lost-time claims. Their injuries tend to be more severe, including higher rates of fractures and dislocations, and their recovery periods reflect that, averaging approximately 97 missed workdays, or 17 more than the overall average. Slips, trips, and falls are the leading cause of injury for this age group, making up roughly 39% of their claims – about 15 percentage points higher than all other age groups.
