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Occupational injuries due to violence.

T Hales1, P J Seligman, S C Newman

  • 1Surveillance Branch, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, OH 45226.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Workplace violence is a significant threat, with police officers and service station employees facing the highest risks. Identifying high-risk industries allows for targeted prevention strategies to enhance employee safety.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational health
  • Criminology
  • Public health

Background:

  • Workplace violence results in an estimated 800-1,400 homicides and numerous nonfatal injuries annually in the U.S.
  • Previous research has identified certain occupations with elevated risks, but a comprehensive understanding of industry-specific vulnerabilities is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify industries and occupations at high risk for occupational violent crime (OVC) in Ohio.
  • To inform the development of targeted preventive strategies for employee safety.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Ohio workers' compensation claims data from 1983-1985.
  • Categorization of victimizations by industry and occupation.

Main Results:

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  • Police officers, gasoline service station employees, real estate industry employees, and hotel/motel employees exhibited the highest risk for OVC injury and death.
  • Grocery store employees (especially in convenience stores) and real estate employees reported the most rapes.
  • Four previously unrecognized industries were identified as having increased risk for employee victimization.

    • Conclusions:

    • Specific industries and occupations face disproportionately high risks of workplace violence.
    • Data-driven identification of high-risk groups is crucial for effective workplace safety interventions.
    • Targeted prevention efforts can reduce employee victimization from occupational violent crime.