| Injury | Frequency | |
| Licensedjockeys(n = 198) | Non-RVLemployees(n = 250) | |
| Nature | ||
| Contusion | 35 (18) | 37 (15) |
| Dislocation | 6 (3) | 7 (3) |
| Fracture | 91 (46) | 112 (45) |
| Intracranial | 12 (6) | 15 (6) |
| Open wound | 8 (4) | 2 (1) |
| Strain | 13 (7) | 25 (10) |
| Traumatic joint injury | 12 (6) | 19 (8) |
| Other | 21 (11) | 33 (13) |
| Location | ||
| Back | 18 (9) | 39 (16) |
| Cranium | 12 (5) | 12 (5) |
| Chest and abdomen | 19 (10) | 17 (7) |
| Face/head | 6 (3) | 11 (4) |
| Lower limb | 46 (23) | 73 (29) |
| Neck | 18 (9) | 17 (7) |
| Shoulder | 36 (18) | 32 (13) |
| Upper limb | 29 (15) | 43 (17) |
| Brain | 8 (4) | 4 (2) |
| Other | 6 (3) | 2 (1) |
RVL, Racing Victoria Limited; VWA, Victorian WorkCover Authority.
Values are number (%).