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Assessing data sources for state-level occupational fatality rates: Oregon, 2003-2007.
Terry R Hammond1, Gary Rischitelli, Erika Zoller
1Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation, Center for Research on Occupational and Environmental Toxicology, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97215, USA. terryh@pdx.edu
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|October 26, 2011
Summary
This study evaluated occupational fatality data sources in Oregon. Findings reveal significant data limitations for calculating accurate occupational fatality rates, especially for specific demographic groups.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Public Health Surveillance
- Biostatistics
Background:
- Assesses state-level data sources for occupational fatality rates, focusing on numerators and denominators.
- Utilizes Oregon Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) data from 2003-2007.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the suitability of various data sources for calculating occupational fatality rates at the state level.
- To identify challenges in obtaining reliable denominator data for stratified populations.
Main Methods:
- Described state-level data sources for occupational fatalities and employed populations.
- Employed statistical tests for interrater reliability comparing FACE data to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI).
- Calculated odds ratios for incident rates stratified by age.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated substantial differences between occupational fatality data sources.
- Highlighted limitations in acquiring appropriate state-level denominator data, particularly for stratified groups.
Conclusions:
- Occupational fatality rates can help identify areas of concern to guide fieldwork.
- The assessment of data sources and identified priorities in Oregon can aid state researchers in targeting interventions.
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