Evaluation of the burden of logging injuries using West Virginia workers' compensation claims data from 1996 to 2001.

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Evaluation of the burden of logging injuries using West Virginia workers' compensation claims data from 1996 to 2001. Abstract Text:

Priscah Mujuru,Lisa Singla,James Helmkamp,Jennifer Bell,Wen Hu,

BACKGROUND: The risks associated with logging are well documented, however little work has been done on estimating the economic impact of injuries among loggers. METHODS: West Virginia Workers' Compensation claims data for the period 1996-2001 was used to assess the economic burden of logging injuries in the state. RESULTS: There were 1,371 claimants during this period with the highest number of claims (39%) in the 25-34 years age category. The total cost of injuries was over US dollars 14 million. The most severe injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), thoracic, cervical, and lumbar, resulted in the highest medical costs, indemnity costs and permanent disability. The average medical cost for logging-related to TBI was US dollars 198,048 compared to US dollars 15,321 for other major industries. CONCLUSIONS: The magnitude of the economic costs underscores the need for active research of injury prevention among loggers and for greater attention to occupational safety and health programs.

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P Mujuru,L Singla,J Helmkamp,J Bell,W Hu,

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Evaluation of the burden of logging injuries using West Virginia workers' compensation claims data from 1996 to 2001. Journal Published:

PUBLICATION TYPE: Research Support, U.S. Gov't,

Journal: American journal of industrial medicine

VOLUME: 49

Page Numbers: 1039-45

Journal Abbreviation: Am. J. Ind. Med.

ISSN: 0271-3586

DAY: 3

MONTH: Dec

YEAR: 2006

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KEYWORDS: Wounds and Injuries

MESH TERMS: epidemiology

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AFFILIATION: Department of Community Medicine, Institute of Occupational and Environmental Health, West Virginia University, West Virginia 26506, USA. pmujuru@hsc.wvu.edu

Country: United States

AGENCY: United States NCIPC

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