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Acute occupational inhalation injuries-United States, 2011-2022
Nirmala T Myers1, Katelynn E Dodd1, Janet M Hale1
1Respiratory Health Division, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
|February 15, 2024
Summary
Acute chemical inhalation injuries are preventable. This study identified inorganic gases and manufacturing/construction sectors as key risks for US workers, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Environmental Health
- Toxicology
Background:
- Acute chemical inhalation injuries in the workplace are a significant concern.
- Existing national surveillance for these exposures is limited.
- This study aims to identify common acute inhalation exposure incidents by industry sector.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize inhalation-related injuries and exposures among US workers.
- To identify industry-specific trends in acute inhalation incidents.
- To inform prevention strategies for occupational chemical exposures.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of state and federal records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Occupational Safety and Health Information System (OIS) accident database.
- Data collected from April 2011 to March 2022.
- Calculation of industry-specific injury, hospitalization, and fatality rates.
Main Results:
- Inorganic gases (e.g., carbon monoxide) were the most frequent cause of acute inhalation incidents (52.9%).
- Acids, bases, and oxidizing agents (e.g., anhydrous ammonia) accounted for 12.9% of incidents.
- Manufacturing (28.6%) and construction (17.2%) sectors reported the highest number of fatal and nonfatal injuries.
Conclusions:
- Acute inhalation exposures affect workers across most industries.
- Surveillance data can guide employers in recognizing and preventing common exposures, such as inorganic gases in manufacturing.
- Worker training on exposure risks, health effects, and protective equipment is crucial for preventing inhalation injuries.
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