However, my officials havebeen able to obtain the following information from the Health and Safety Executiveshowing accidents reported in the construction industry since 1999.Scottish Borders Year Fatal Injuries Major Injuries* Over-3-Day Injuries** 1999 0 8 14 2000 0 5 17 2001 0 7 9 2002 0 5 21 2003 0 6 9 2004 0 7 9 2005 0 12 6 Scotland Year Fatal Injuries Major Injuries Over-3-Day Injuries 1999 7 594 1,347 2000 13 549 1,393 2001 13 647 1,343 2002 13 537 1,116 2003 11 512 1,047 2004 4 498 876 2005 11 486 802 Notes:*Reportable “major injuries” include: fracture other thanto fingers, thumbs or toes; amputation; temporary or permanent loss of sight; injuryresulting from an electrical shock or burn leading to unconciousness or requiringresuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours, and any other injuryleading to hypothermia, heat-induced illness or unconciousness; or requiring resuscitation;or requiring admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours.