Fatal Occupational Injuries in the United States, 1980 Through 1985

Bell, Catherine A.; Stout, Nancy; Bender, Thomas R.; Conroy, Carol; Crouse, William E.; Myers, John R.

doi:10.1001/jama.1990.03440220071032

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“…High rates for traumatic fatalities that occurred at work for the construction industry have been previously documented [Stout-Wiegand, 1988;Bell, 1990;NIOSH, 19931. Exposure to various chemicals, dusts, solvents, and other agents with toxic properties has been recently reported for U.S. construction industry worksites [NIOSH, 1988[NIOSH, , 1990aSchneider, 19931 and earlier for Swedish construction industry worksites [Englund, 19811. Construction site workers may be at risk for health problems associated not only with toxic substances used for their own job tasks, but with the "bystander" and "downstream" exposures present in shared work spaces. Construction industry workers are protected from hazardous exposures under the current OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs).…”

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Assessment of mortality in the construction industry in the United States, 1984–1986

Robinson

Stern

Halperin

et al. 1995

American J Industrial Med

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Construction, one of the larger industries in the United States, employs 7.6 million workers, many in skilled trades occupations. Previously published data about potential worksite exposures and mortality of construction site workers are limited. We analyzed occupation and industry codes on death certificates from 19 U.S. states to evaluate mortality risks among men and women usually employed in construction occupations. Proportionate mortality ratios (PMRs) for cancer and several other chronic diseases were significantly elevated among 61,682 white male construction workers who died between 1984 and 1986. Men younger than age 65, who were probably still employed immediately prior to death, had significantly elevated PMRs for cancer, asbestos-related diseases, mental disorders, alcohol-related disease, digestive diseases, falls, poisonings, traumatic fatalities that are usually work-related, and homicides. Elevated PMRs for many of the same causes were observed to a lesser degree for black men and white women whose usual industry was construction. In addition, women experienced excess cancer of the connective tissue and suicide mortality. Various skilled construction trades had elevated PMRs for specific sites, such as bone cancer and melanoma in brickmasons, stomach cancer in roofers and brickmasons, kidney and bone cancer in concrete/terrazzo finishers, nasal cancer in plumbers, pulmonary tuberculosis in laborers, scrotal cancer and aplastic anemia in electricians, acute myeloid leukemia in boilermakers, rectal cancer and multiple sclerosis in electrical power installers, and lung cancer in structural metal workers. Using a standard population of blue collar workers did not result in fewer elevated PMRs for construction workers. Despite lifestyle differences and other limitations of the study, the large numbers of excess deaths observed in this study indicate the need for preventive action for construction workers.

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Assessment of mortality in the construction industry in the United States, 1984–1986

Robinson

Stern

Halperin

et al. 1995

American J Industrial Med

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“…Published national analyses from the United States have been based on occupational systems that focus on fatalities exclusively (generally among adults; for example, Bell et al 6 data 34 and the NEISS emergency department system that focuses upon injuries caused by consumer products. 34 Published surveillance data from Scandinavia has focused upon fatalities 21 and emergency department surveillance systems.…”

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“…[2][3][4][5][6][7] While considerable attention has been devoted to modifying this environment in order to improve safety, 7 newer agricultural practices have also introduced risks. Examples include spinal column fractures caused by large round bales, 8 the physical risks associated with intensive livestock operations, 9 acute poisoning and other toxicological eVects of agrochemicals, [10][11][12] oxygen deficient atmospheres or toxic gases, 7 13 and contact with electrical devices and a wide variety of ergonomic hazards.…”

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Surveillance of hospitalized farm injuries in Canada

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“…Previous research has investigated trends in rates of occupational fatal injuries over calendar years 1980-5 3 and over years 1980-9 2 by demographic characteristics such as race, sex, and age and by different industry and occupational groups. An updated version of the NTOF data is used in conjunction with employment estimates to explore whether trends in rates of fatal injuries exist above and beyond diVerences that might be explained by changes in demographic, industry, or occupational characteristics.…”

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Trends in rates of occupational fatal injuries in the United States (1983-92).

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Objectives-An updated version of a national surveillance system of traumatic occupational fatalities was used to explore adjusted and unadjusted trends in rates of fatal injury. Methods-Data from the national traumatic occupational fatalities surveillance system were combined with data on employment from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Poisson regression was then used to examine trends in rates of occupational fatality injuries while controlling for demographic and workplace characteristics. Results-Adjusted annual changes in rates of fatal injuries ranged from a decline of 6.2% for workers in technical and administrative support occupationsfor example, health, science, and engineering technicians, pilots, computer programmers-to an increase of 1.6% in machine operators, assemblers, and inspectors. For industries, annual changes ranged from a decline of 5.3% for workers in public administration-for example, justice, public order, and safety workers-to an increase of 2.6% for workers in the wholesale trade. By comparison, the annual decline over all industries and occupations was 3.1%. In many industries and occupations, an eVect modification of annual trends by the age of the worker was also found with the oldest workers experiencing either no decline or a significant increase in rates of fatal injuries. Conclusions-This general pattern of decline, adjusted for the eVects of demographic characteristics of the worker population, is encouraging; however, increases in rates of fatal injuries found in particular industries and occupations, suggest appropriate targets for increased injury prevention eVorts. (Occup Environ Med 1998;55:485-489)

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Fatal Occupational Injuries in the United States, 1980 Through 1985

Cited by 118 publications

References 8 publications

Assessment of mortality in the construction industry in the United States, 1984–1986

Assessment of mortality in the construction industry in the United States, 1984–1986

Surveillance of hospitalized farm injuries in Canada

Trends in rates of occupational fatal injuries in the United States (1983-92).

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