Disabling occupational injury in the US construction industry, 1996.

摘要: In 1996 the US construction industry comprised 5.4 % of annual employment but accounted for 7. nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses 9.7% cases involving at least a day away from work. Information in published literature on disability arising is limited. The claims experience (n = 35, 790) large workers' compensation insurer with national coverage was examined. leading types sources disabling morbidity were identified. Disability duration calculated indemnity payments data using previously methods. average an injured worker 46 days median 0 days. most frequently occurring conditions low back pain (14.8%), foreign body eye (8.5%), finger lacerations (4.8%). Back also greatest percentage claim costs (21.3%) (25.5%). However, longest durations sudden-onset injuries, including fractures ankle (median 55 days), foot (42 wrist (38 days). Same-level elevated falls principal exposures ankle, whereas struck by incidents majority fractures. Manual materials handling activities often associated disability. results suggest that these can be addressed increasing primary prevention resources slips related to as well reducing manual other more gradual-onset injuries.