SHARP Stats: Cannabis 2020 Update

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• Corporate Authors:
  Washington (State). Department of Labor and Industries
• Description:
  Cannabis greenhouse workers were injured at a rate similar to non-cannabis greenhouse workers performing comparable work. The claim rate for cannabis greenhouse workers was 41.1 claims per 10,000 Full Time Equivalent 5 workers compared to 48.8 for non-cannabis greenhouse workers. For all cannabis industry workers: Struck By or Caught In an Object was the leading injury type (36%). These included cuts and lacerations (n=89), contusions (35), fractures (15), and concussions (10). There were 5 fingertip amputations and 1 avulsion at bud trim saws. Overexertion & Repetitive Motion (25%) and Bend, Reach, Twist, Trip, or Slip (9%) were common. Nearly 60% of these injuries involved 'sprain, strain, or tear' (133). Exposure to Harmful Substances (10%) predominantly involved inhalation injuries from exposure to pesticides (8) and allergens including cannabis dust and mold (7). Other harmful exposures included burns from chemicals (7) and hot candy (5), and UV radiation to eye/skin (3). Violence (3%) occurred primarily in retail stores and included homicide (1), armed robbery (8) and 10 physical assaults (7 with co-worker as the agressor). [Description provided by NIOSH]
• Subjects:
  Burns Cannabis Dust Eye Fungi Hypersensitivity Insecticides Morbidity Mortality Musculoskeletal System Occupational Health Safety Sense Organs Sense Organs / Injuries Skin Violence Workplace

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• Keywords:
  Allergens Chemicals Dusts Eye Damage Eye Hazards Injuries Molds Morbidity Rates Mortality Rates Pesticides Skin Exposure Statistical Analysis Upper Extremities Work Environment Workers

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• Publisher:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Document Type:
  Text
• Funding:
  Cooperative Agreement
• Genre:
  Fact Sheet
• Place as Subject:
  OSHA Region 10 ; Washington
• CIO:
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
• Topic:
  Workplace Safety & Health
• Location:
  North America
• Pages in Document:
  1
• NIOSHTIC Number:
  nn:20066487
• Citation:
  Olympia, WA: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, 76-21-2020, 2020 Jan; :1
• Contact Point Address:
  SHARP Program, Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, PO Box 44330, Olympia, WA 98504-4330
• Federal Fiscal Year:
  2020
• Performing Organization:
  Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
• Peer Reviewed:
  False
• Start Date:
  20050701
• Source Full Name:
  SHARP Stats: cannabis 2020 update
• End Date:
  20260630
• Collection(s):
  National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
• Main Document Checksum:
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• Download URL:
  https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/231057/cdc_231057_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
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