Causes of death among construction machinery operators.

摘要: Causes of death among 2,190 deceased operating engineers identified from the 1967 International Union Operating Engineers benefit listing were analyzed to determine if there conditions occurring with unusual frequency that might be indicative hazardous in work environment. The most striking finding was a three-fold excess fatal accidents at places other than home or resident institution. increased risk evident each four regions country and all ages under 65. Significant excesses deaths lung cancer intestinal seen also. Comparative mortality directly related age, greatest increase (two-fold) after age 75. There no evidence greater expected non-malignant respiratory disease engineers. Language: en