Nonfatal Violent Workplace Crime Characteristics and Rates by Occupation — United States, 2007–2015
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Nonfatal Violent Workplace Crime Characteristics and Rates by Occupation — United States, 2007–2015
  • Published Date:

    March 27 2020

  • Source:
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 69(12):324-328
  • Language:
    English
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    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
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    Workplace violence can lead to adverse physical and psychological outcomes and affect work function (1). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, intentional injury by another person is a leading cause of nonfatal injury requiring missed workdays (2). Most estimates of workplace violence include only crimes reported to employers or police, which are known underestimates (3,4). Using 2007-2015 data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), characteristics of self-reported nonfatal violent workplace crimes, whether reported to authorities or not, and rates by occupation were examined. Estimates of crime prevalence were stratified by crime characteristics and 22 occupational groups. Overall, approximately eight violent workplace crimes were reported per 1,000 workers. During 2007-2010, workers in Protective services reported the highest rates of violent workplace crimes (101 per 1,000 workers), followed by Community and social services (19 per 1,000). Rates were higher among men (nine per 1,000) than among women (six per 1,000). Fifty-eight percent of crimes were not reported to police. More crimes against women than against men involved offenders known from the workplace (34% versus 19%). High-risk occupations appear to be those involving interpersonal contact with persons who might be violent, upset, or vulnerable. Training and controls should emphasize how employers and employees can recognize and manage specific risk factors in prevention programs. In addition, workplace violence-reduction interventions might benefit from curricula developed for men and women in specific occupational groups.
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    32214076
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    PMC7725514
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
  • Place as Subject:
    United States
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    Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
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