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  • Immediate Work-Related Inpatient Hospitalizations in the Washington State Trucking Industry: 2003-2016

    Work-related injuries that result in an immediate inpatient hospitalization are serious, costly, and preventable. Truck drivers are at higher risk for occupational injuries than most other workers in Washington State (WA). The immediate inpatient hospitalization surveillance system in WA links workers' compensation (WC) claims to inpatient hospitalization records to identify these injuries and learn more about these incidents, to strengthen prevention and intervention efforts.
    Washington — Technical Report — 11/20/2017 — 0 Views

  • Laborer Falls 12 Feet through Barn Roof - Slideshow

    In September of 2016, a 54-year-old construction laborer fell 12 feet to his death when he stepped on a portion of the metal roof of a dairy cow barn and it gave way. It was his first day on the job working for his employer, a small general contractor. Investigators were unable to determine his construction work experience.
    Washington — Case Report — 11/9/2017 — 0 Views

  • Laborer Falls 12 Feet through Barn Roof

    In September of 2016, a 54-year-old construction laborer fell 12 feet to his death when he stepped on a portion of the metal roof of a dairy cow barn and it gave way. It was his first day on the job working for his employer, a small general contractor. Investigators were unable to determine his construction work experience.
    Washington — Case Report — 11/9/2017 — 0 Views

  • Work-Related Deaths – Washington State Work-Related Fatalities: January-June, 2017

    Washington State Work-Related Fatalities: January–June, 2017
    Washington — Other — 11/3/2017 — 0 Views

  • A 19-Year-Old Landscape Laborer Dies When Entangled in Auger after Entering the Hopper of a Bark Blower Truck

    In July of 2014, a 19-year-old landscape laborer died after entering the hopper of a bark blower truck and becoming entangled in its rotating auger system. The victim was employed by a company that is a supplier of commercial and residential bark, mulch, and other landscaping materials. The day of the incident was his second day on the job. He had no prior experience in the landscaping industry.
    Washington — Case Report — 10/26/2017 — 0 Views

  • Yarder frame breaks while pulling turn

    In June 2017, a TMY 45 yarder broke and tipped over while pulling a turn into the landing. Fortunately, there were no major injuries to the crew.
    Washington — Other — 10/25/2017 — 0 Views

  • Sit-Stand Workstation Schedules

    Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are common among office workers who spend most of their work time on computers. High static muscle loading is considered a risk factor for WMSDs.
    Washington — Other — 10/25/2017 — 0 Views

  • Safety Climate Impacts Truck Driver Injuries

    Truck drivers are at higher risk for occupational injuries than most other workers in Washington State. Safety climate is the shared perception among workers of how their organization prioritizes safety. The purpose of this research was to study the relationship between safety climate and work-related injuries in truck drivers.
    Washington — Other — 10/16/2017 — 0 Views

  • Work-related Injuries Among Janitors

    Janitors are a large sector of employment in the United States and are considered high risk, low-wage workers. This study describes the types of injuries, cost, and lost work time of janitors who filed a workers' compensation claim in Washington State for an injury that occurred during the years 2003 through 2013.
    Washington — Other — 10/16/2017 — 0 Views

  • Tethered Machine Creates a Hazard for Hand Fallers

    In August of 2017, two timber fallers were hired to fall trees that a tethered machine could not cut. The fallers packed their gear to two alder trees that were to be hand felled. They assessed the situation and found it to be unsafe. The trees were brushed in and had been struck by trees felled by the tethered machine. A large limb had broken off of one tree and was laying against the other standing tree. More »
    Washington — Other — 10/6/2017 — 0 Views
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