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Falls from trucks cause serious workplace injuries, with the back of the truck, trailer, or cargo being the most common sites. Prevention efforts should focus on these high-risk areas to reduce worker disability and costs.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Workplace Safety
  • Injury Epidemiology

Background:

  • Falls from heights, particularly from nonmoving trucks, are a significant cause of severe workplace injuries.
  • Limited literature exists specifically on injuries from falls off trucks or trailers.
  • The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario observed an increase in such injuries, prompting further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the scope and characteristics of injuries resulting from falls from trucks and truck trailers.
  • To identify the most frequent locations and types of injuries associated with these falls.
  • To analyze the return-to-work status and associated costs of injured workers.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 352 claims from the Ontario WSIB database (1997) within the Transportation Sector.

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  • Claims involved falls from non-moving trucks, trailers, or their cargo.
  • Data extraction and analysis of injury types, locations, return-to-work outcomes, and costs.

    • Main Results:

    • The most frequent fall locations were the back of the truck/trailer (83%), truck step, and cargo.
    • Common injuries included strains/sprains (214), contusions (117), and fractures (101).
    • 89.4% of workers returned to work within a year, with 84.9% on full duties; total costs reached over $5.3 million.

    Conclusions:

    • Falls from trucks lead to substantial injuries, prolonged disability, and significant economic costs.
    • Preventative strategies should target high-frequency fall locations: the back of trucks/trailers, cargo, and truck steps.
    • Further prospective studies with worker interviews are recommended to understand contributing factors to falls from trucks.