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  • Semi-Truck Driver Fatally Struck by Falling Flatbed Cage Door (15KY001)

    On Thursday night, July 3, 2014, a 35-year-old tow truck driver and his 31-year-old male driver trainee arrived on the scene to assist a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle driver who needed his vehicle to be towed. The tow truck driver parked his towing unit in front of the Volkswagen Beetle on the eastbound shoulder of the roadway. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 2/3/2016 — 31 Views

  • Magnitude and characteristics of acute paraquat- and diquat-related illnesses in the US: 1998–2013

    Abstract of journal article in ScienceDirect. First US report of the magnitude and characteristics of these illnesses; compares rates of high severity and fatal acute paraquat-related illnesses to those for other pesticide-related illnesses, identifies root causes and prevention measures.
    California — Journal Article — 2/1/2016 — 9 Views

  • The Economic Impact for Farm Injury in Minnesota, 2004-2010

    Only 2% of Minnesota's employed population worked in agriculture between the years 2005 and 2012. However, this small portion of the state's employed population accounted for 31% of total work-related deaths in the state during that same time period. During a similar time period, 2007-2013, the contribution of agriculture to Minnesota's gross domestic product increased from approximately 1.5% to about 2.3%. More »
    Minnesota — Journal Article — 2/1/2016 — 104 Views

  • Data Snapshot: Industry Sector Differences in Safety Policies and Practices Among Nebraska Worksites

    This Data Snapshot reports on results from the 2013 Nebraska Worksite Wellness Survey and describes industry sector differences in the prevalence of safety policies and practices among Nebraska businesses.
    Nebraska — Technical Report — 2/1/2016 — 89 Views

  • OHW: New Digital Story Highlights the Dangers of Methylene Chloride-Containing Paint Strippers

    Occupational Health Watch is a periodic publication that highlights key occupational health surveiillance findings and related prevention activities of the Occupational Health Branch, California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
    California — Newsletter — 2/1/2016 — 2 Views

  • Work-Related Burns in Michigan: Fourth Annual Report 2013

    Annual report from Michigan's Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks), an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 2/1/2016 — 0 Views

  • Data Brief: Sharps Injuries among Hospital Workers in Massachusetts: Findings from the Massachusetts Sharps Injury Surveillance System, 2013

    Findings from the Massachusetts Sharps Injury Surveillance System. This report describes the circumstances surrounding sharps injuries among workers in Massachusetts hospitals.
    Massachusetts — Annual Report — 2/1/2016 — 5 Views

  • Pedestrian Tow Truck Operator Struck and Killed by Drunk Driver While Rendering Assistance on Highway Roadside

    On Thursday night, July 3, 2014, a 35-year-old tow truck driver and his 31-year-old male driver trainee arrived on the scene to assist a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle driver who needed his vehicle to be towed. The tow truck driver parked his towing unit in front of the Volkswagen Beetle on the eastbound shoulder of the roadway. More »
    Kentucky — Case Report — 1/27/2016 — 37 Views

  • Unreported workers' compensation claims to the BLS Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses: Establishment factors

    Studies suggest employers underreport injuries to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII); less is known about reporting differences by establishment characteristics.
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/21/2016 — 4 Views

  • There's a Chill in the Air - But Cold Stress is Preventable!

    Blog post by the MA Occupational Health Surveillance Program
    Massachusetts — Other — 1/19/2016 — 79 Views
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