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Orthopaedic industrial injuries.

N Mathur1, K K Sharma, V K Tiwari

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, ESI Hospital, Jaipur.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|June 1, 1990
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Industrial injuries are common in mechanized industries, with upper limb injuries, particularly hand entrapment, being most frequent. Older workers experienced fewer injuries than younger ones, suggesting potential safety measure gaps.

Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Industrial Safety
  • Trauma Research

Background:

  • Industrial injuries pose a significant public health concern.
  • Mechanized industries present unique risks to worker safety.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence, pattern, and causes of industrial injuries.
  • To analyze injury data from mechanized industries in Jaipur.
  • To identify specific high-risk groups and injury types.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 600 consecutive industrial injury cases.
  • Data collected from patients in mechanized industries in Jaipur.
  • Analysis of injury demographics, affected body parts, and causes.

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Main Results:

  • The majority of injuries (66.2%) affected the upper limbs.
  • Hand entrapment in machinery accounted for nearly 41% of upper limb injuries.
  • Workers over 36 years old had fewer injuries compared to the 18-25 age group.

Conclusions:

  • Upper limb injuries, especially hand entrapment, are a major concern in mechanized industries.
  • Inadequate safety measures are likely contributing to the high incidence of serious injuries.
  • Targeted safety interventions are needed, particularly for younger workers and high-risk machinery.