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Workers’ compensation injury claims among workers in the private ambulance services industry—Ohio, 2001–2011
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12 2018
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Source: Am J Ind Med. 61(12):986-996
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Alternative Title:Am J Ind Med
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Description:Background:
Ambulance service workers frequently transfer and transport patients. These tasks involve occupational injury risks such as heavy lifting, awkward postures, and frequent motor vehicle travel.
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We examined Ohio workers’ compensation injury claims among state-insured ambulance service workers working for private employers from 2001 to 2011. Injury claim counts and rates are presented by claim types, diagnoses, and injury events; only counts are available by worker characteristics.
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We analyzed a total of 5882 claims. The majority were medical-only (<8 days away from work). The overall injury claim rate for medical-only and lost-time cases was 12.1 per 100 full-time equivalents. Sprains and strains accounted for 60% of all injury claims. Overexertion from patient handling was the leading injury event, followed by motor vehicle roadway incidents.
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Study results can guide the development or improvement of injury prevention strategies. Focused efforts related to patient handling and vehicle incidents are needed.
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Pubmed ID:30417397
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC11298168
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Volume:61
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Issue:12
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