Citation

Sniezek JE, Horiagon TM. Am. J. Ind. Med. 1989; 15(6): 669-678.

Affiliation

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia.

Comment In:

Am J Ind Med 1990;17(4):531,;.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2750742

Abstract

Fatal occupational injuries are a major public health problem in the U.S. Utilizing a medical examiner database from North Carolina, 1,233 fatal work-related injuries were identified in a 7-year time period. Twelve percent of these deaths were in out-of-state residents. For men, highest risk industries were forestry/fishery, agriculture, trade, and transportation/public utilities/communications. Only 4% of deaths occurred in women. The most common manner of death in women was homicide. Highest-risk industries for women were agriculture, trade, and transportation/public utilities/communications. Of 902 decedents tested, alcohol was found in 11%, and 7% had levels at or above 100 mg%. Because of its completeness, the North Carolina Medical Examiner System is a useful tool to use in the surveillance of fatal occupational injuries.

Language: en