What this tracks
This dataset records workplace injury reports in Missouri that specifically involve neck injuries, categorized by affected body parts.
Why it matters to you
If you’re a small business owner in Missouri, this data helps you understand common neck injury risks in your industry so you can prioritize safety training or equipment. For example, seeing high rates of neck soft tissue injuries might prompt a warehouse owner to invest in ergonomic lifting training. Residents can also gauge workplace safety trends when considering job opportunities in physically demanding fields.
How to read this data
vertebrae — Count of spinal bone injuries (e.g., “6” means 6 reported vertebral injuries in the sample month).
neck_soft_tissue — Muscle or ligament injuries (e.g., “63” indicates this was the most frequent neck injury type).
multiple_neck_injury — Cases with combined injury types (e.g., “39” reports involved several neck areas at once).
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the city or state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.